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Australia legalises psychedelics for mental health

Approved psychiatrists can now prescribe MDMA and magic mushrooms for disorders like depression. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/654y2xP

Sugababes: Women in music don't have to look perfect now

The band spoke before supporting "legendary musicians" Lionel Richie and Gabrielle in Chepstow. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UQ5o142

Paul Heaton pays for fans' drinks to mark Scarborough gig

The Beautiful South singer puts money behind the bar at pubs in Scarborough to thank fans. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/trBUxyf

Nicolas Jackson: Chelsea sign Senegal forward from Villarreal on eight-year contract

Chelsea complete the signing of Senegal forward Nicolas Jackson on an eight-year contract from Villarreal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iOcTkHR

The croquet grudge match that decides how River Nene is pronounced

Two counties vie for the right to call the River Nene "Nen" or "Neen" in an annual croquet bout. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/06sj5VT

Disabled powerlifter unable to open own front door

Presenter Matthew Basset explores if enough has been done to help disabled people live their lives. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yildJWq

RAF diversity targets discriminated against white men

The inquiry began when a female officer quit, saying there was too much pressure to meet targets. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PkalSJK

Yayoi Kusama's polka dot art opens Manchester's 211m arts venue Aviva Studios

Yayoi Kusama's huge inflatable sculptures open one of the UK's biggest new cultural venues for years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/57gPqt9

Luton Hoo's Ryder Cup bid golf course approved

The hotel's owners, Arora Group, have bid to host the Ryder Cup in either 2031 or 2035. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MTGSaok

Three men held after girl 13 goes missing from party

Carmelle Hepi, from Barnsley, travelled to London on Saturday for a party and has not been seen since. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mXbNL3g

Madonna postpones tour after stay in intensive care

Madonna postpones her world tour after a stay in intensive care with a serious bacterial infection. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aXBZg3U

French HR murders: Gabriel Fortin sentenced to life in prison

Garbriel Fortin will spend up to 22 years in prison for the murder of three employment managers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tnzxV0O

Flamborough: 'Miracle' dog survives huge coastal cliff fall

Button the Cockapoo was being walked in East Yorkshire when she suddenly disappeared out of sight. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dfwjTmA

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace to lose seat in Commons boundary changes

Independent commissions across the UK have reshaped the electoral map to reflect population changes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QUF6CZ5

Julian Sands obituary: Free-spirited actor whose career started with a kiss

The actor earned a place in millions of hearts by wooing Helena Bonham Carter in A Room With A View. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sgvGkeC

Julian Sands: British actor confirmed dead after remains identified

The 65-year-old went missing in mountains north of Los Angeles in January after hiking during bad weather. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TYlmrgj

Wagner's network in Africa faces uncertain future

What does the Russian mercenary group's failed mutiny mean for its fighters in African countries? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZzF3SDx

Glastonbury 2024: When is it when do tickets go on sale and who might headline?

A look at who could star at next year's festival, when it will be, and how to get tickets. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RaknZ1s

Young V&A museum opening after 13m revamp

The museum features over 2,000 objects, the oldest dating from 2300BC, across three new galleries from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/T6qFPek

TV producer Daisy Goodwin accuses Tory mayoral hopeful of groping

Daisy Goodwin says Daniel Korski put his hand on her breast during a meeting. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YuanOeL

World's oldest Nobel Prize winner dies at 100

John Goodenough won the Nobel Prize in chemistry at the age of 97 for his revolutionary work. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AhcHr8d

Cost to send a migrant to Rwanda 63000 more than keeping in UK

A government assessment of the Illegal Migration Bill finds the potential savings are "highly uncertain". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yHajOuG

Wagner mutiny: Prigozhin's soldiers rage while others cry conspiracy

Wagner troops rage against Yevgeny Prigozhin's decision to halt his march on Moscow in furious online posts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JGUiXBC

Horse airlifted to safety from deep Italian pit

The dramatic moment a horse stranded down a four metre-deep Italian pit is hauled free by helicopter. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6sD1jIG

Cheers! Can AI help drinkers buy a better bottle of wine?

Wine recommendation apps are now using AI to help better match people with a bottle they will like. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3LUI84c

Newspaper headlines: 'Fergie cancer battle' and 'Elton bids farewell'

Monday's papers feature the Duchess of York's breast cancer diagnosis and tributes to Sir Elton John. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YH0eVxG

UK weather: Joint heat record set - but sunny spell over for some

The joint hottest day of the year so far was recorded on Sunday but the week ahead looks cooler for most. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9Lk7ezF

Gröna Lund: Rollercoaster accident in Sweden leaves one dead

Nine others were injured when the ride at a Stockholm amusement park partly derailed, witnesses say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wJ0OkC8

Wagner: Tracking the mercenary group's day of rebellion in Russia

The US secretary of state calls the actions of the mercenary group a "direct challenge to Putin's authority". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/D9TGyHd

Rose Ayling-Ellis calls for free access to sign language lessons

The actress and Strictly star, who is deaf, believes tuition should be a right, not a privilege. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qONtfAg

Can we stop being tricked into subscriptions?

The US and UK are trying to crack down on firms tricking customers into renewing their subscription. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/buyhHJl

Wagner chief's 24 hours of chaos in Russia

Wagner's mercenary boss threatened an armed rebellion but pulled back from marching on Moscow. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9ej4Wpr

Newspaper headlines: Putin 'humiliated by mutiny' and Russia 'on the brink'

Sunday's front pages react to an extraordinary 24 hours which saw the Wagner group revolt in Russia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6iWGwtm

Russia: Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin says he has called a halt to Moscow advance

The Wagner chief said he has agreed to "stop" the advancement of his troops towards Moscow, hours after calling a rebellion. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RtLOkuX

The Ashes 2023: England's Tammy Beaumont hits record 208 but Australia build lead in one-off Test

Australia take control of the one-off Ashes Test at Trent Bridge despite Tammy Beaumont's record-breaking 208 for England. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PmpItQ8

Wagner mercenary boss says Russia bombed his troops

Yevgeny Prigozhin claimed a "huge number" of his fighters had been killed in the strike. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YXxJKD1

Glastonbury kicks off the weekend... in 80 seconds

Festival-goers party in the sun as Foo Fighters, Texas and more fill Worthy Farm with Friday fun. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3tTLiFe

Ernest Moret: Arrested French publisher faces no further action

Scotland Yard says Ernest Moret will face no further action over his arrest in April. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ERjx5CX

Greece ignored offer to monitor migrant boat says EU border agency

Officials are said to have ignored an offer to send a plane to monitor the boat that later sank. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sUpQDnx

Cheltenham faces losing spa status due to bacteria

The health-giving mineral waters at Pittville Pump Room in Cheltenham were first discovered in 1716. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Peq5AV3

The Ashes 2023: Tammy Beaumont century leaves one-off Test in the balance

Tammy Beaumont's maiden Test century led England's emphatic fightback with the bat on day two of the one-off Ashes Test match at Trent Bridge. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5pQPikR

Titanic submersible: What we know about the catastrophic implosion

The US Coast Guard says a debris field it found in the North Atlantic suggests the vessel imploded. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WkC7pKm

Titan sub: 'The only solace is that they didn't suffer for days' - David Mearns

Underwater search expert David Mearns reflects on the loss of five people aboard the Titan submersible. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WCldKkL

Titanic wreck dives 'frightening at the best of times'

Ex-BBC journalist Mike McKimm recalls losing power on a submersible while visiting Titanic wreck 13 years ago. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JE7YvBR

Church seems less safe says bishop after abuse panel sacked

The Church of England says relations broke down with a panel overseeing how it deals with abuse. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DUOCIlM

'My muscle condition won't stop me playing Glastonbury'

Teenager Eli Crossley is playing Glastonbury after a BBC video on his health condition went viral. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WfjdRxA

Interest rates: Force banks to offer mortgage help says Labour

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves sets out Labour's response to the crisis facing many mortgage payers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/H372nJD

Ilkay Gundogan: Manchester City captain to join Barcelona on free transfer

Manchester City captain Ilkay Gundogan will join Barcelona on a free transfer when his contract expires at the end of this month. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YZpPjq5

Titanic sub: Safety concerns raised about missing submersible

A former employee warned of potential safety problems with the OceanGate vessel in 2018. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/P9lJ0So

Church of England sacks independent abuse panel

They were dismissed by a council of senior bishops after two members said their work was obstructed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bHXs6ot

The Ashes: The ruin rise and revenge of Mitchell Johnson

The Barmy Army almost broke Australia bowler Mitchell Johnson, but he returned to shock and awe England's batting line-up and claim his Ashes vengeance. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/84I7TCS

Mortgage crisis: 'We can't pay an extra 1400 a month'

Homeowners say they are scared for the future, with no end to the mortgage crisis in sight. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZzqyWi5

If US companies 'go woke' do they really go broke?

Bud Light has been widely criticised for its response to a boycott from some conservative Americans. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/O4i3yuT

RSPCA push revival of dropped animal welfare bill

Labour plan to force the Kept Animals Bill, dropped by the government, back into Parliament. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GiWsCJ4

MOVEit hack: Gang claims not to have BBC BA and Boots data

Cyber criminals say they do not have data belonging to UK organisations thought to be victims of a mass hack. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/muzOwyA

In pictures: Prince William in good luck visit to England Women's team

The Prince of Wales drops in on the Lionesses ahead of their World Cup campaign. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yDAKcZ5

The Ashes 2023: England and Australia hint at another Edgbaston classic

Edgbaston has served up more than its fair share of Ashes classics and the finale of this year's first Test could be another, says chief cricket writer Stephan Shemilt. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yQmUZ9V

Euro 2024 qualifying: Turkey 2-0 Wales - Turkey leave it late to break Wales' resilience

Wales' hopes of reaching Euro 2024 suffer another huge blow as Turkey leave it late before winning 2-0. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RhHmDbd

Hamish Harding: British adventurer among crew missing on Titanic sub

Adventurer Hamish Harding is among five people missing on a submersible that was diving to the Titanic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8dQjPKI

The Ashes 2023: Stuart Broad wickets sway first Test England's way

Stuart Broad's two wickets late on day four swings the pendulum of a first Ashes Test that is set for a classic finish at Edgbaston. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eAMQWdL

Queens: Sebastian Korda hits 'remarkable' hot-dog lob as he beats Dan Evans

Watch Sebastian Korda's "remarkable" hot-dog lob during his 6-4 7-5 win over Great Britain's Dan Evans at Queens. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ahm7UJg

Myanmar: Young Burmese confront dashed dreams in exile

Young Burmese who once hoped for a freer country have now fled their homes in fear. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Hzi6o5t

What's drawing so many Indians to Australia?

Indians are the second-largest migrant group in Australia, and their numbers are continuing to rise. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/g9vLFdC

BTS: Fans celebrate 10 years of 'unstoppable' K-pop group

The world's biggest boyband have been feeling the love with millions celebrating their 10th birthday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8KbJt4M

Uganda school attack: 'Gospel songs interrupted by screaming'

Mourners of those killed by Islamist militants describe their shock about the raid's brutality. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2qjS9XK

Nottingham stabbings: Barnaby Webber's parents honour their 'lovely soul'

The parents of a student killed with two others in Nottingham stabbings pay tribute at his cricket club. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/m2DuLEk

Glastonbury fashion: Festival fans turn to second-hand outfits

Why music lovers turn to second-hand clothes sites as they strive to become more sustainable. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oOV0MGu

The Ashes 2023: England rue missed Bairstow & Broad chances on day two

Watch as England miss three big opportunities to pick up Australian wickets as Jonny Bairstow, Stuart Broad and Joe Root all miss chances. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9TQB6qP

The Papers: William to end homelessness and more Partygate revelations

Sunday's front pages include a Father's Day picture of the Prince of Wales and his children. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tiZB0b4

Three key priorities in crucial US-China talks

The two rival superpowers are having their most important talks in years. Here are the points of tension. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qsCO8xG

Video emerges of Tory staff partying during Covid

The footage was taken at a Christmas party in Conservative Party headquarters in December 2020. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4YqXeZS

Suspended Conservative David Warburton quits as MP triggering another by-election for party

David Warburton, who represents a Somerset constituency, had been suspended after newspaper allegations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lPfgNI9

Ukraine war must end South African President Ramaphosa tells Putin

Cyril Ramaphosa and other African leaders met the Ukrainian and Russian presidents in their peace bid. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VsQRYU3

The Papers: Wintour's 'top honour' and 'UK mortgage rip-off'

Saturday's front pages feature the King's birthday honours list and mortgage rate rises. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8Uta3Fc

Malta 0-4 England: Three Lions cruise to Euro 2024 qualifying win as Trent Alexander-Arnold impresses

England continue their perfect record in Euro 2024 qualifying with a comfortable 3-0 win at Malta, with Trent Alexander-Arnold, Harry Kane and Callum Wilson on the scoresheet from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cSheD2L

Drag Race star The Vivienne suffers homophobic attack

Police detain a man after The Vivienne was punched during the assault in a McDonald's in Liverpool. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JciYQj3

Ukraine war: Putin confirms first nuclear weapons moved to Belarus

Russia's leader says the move is to remind anyone "thinking of inflicting a strategic defeat on us". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/M5u7UhG

Daniel Ellsberg: Pentagon Papers whistleblower dies aged 92

The former US military analyst's 1971 leak saw him dubbed "the most dangerous man in America". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YsPrbR2

Man charged with stalking MP and impersonating police officer

Simon Parry, 44, was arrested on Thursday following an incident with an unnamed MP in Westminster. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EqMlmTr

George Floyd: Minneapolis police routinely used excessive force

Systemic issues in the force "made what happened to George Floyd possible", an investigation finds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sA3dbHG

Where are hosepipe bans in place and how can I save water?

Hosepipe bans are in place in Kent and Sussex, as well as parts of Cornwall and Devon. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QEtRMvJ

Bridgend restaurant staff told not to take bookings from Gypsies

The restaurant apologises "for any offence" and says it is "dealing with this matter immediately". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/InTfG43

The Papers: 'End of the road for Boris' after Partygate report

The long-awaited inquiry into whether the ex-PM misled Parliament dominates the front pages on Friday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/n6cbPU9

Greece boat disaster: People are waiting for any piece of good news

Relatives are desperately searching for those believed to have been on a migrant boat that sank on 14 June. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/X8TDQAy

Messi mania grips crowd at Chinas Workers Stadium

Fans paid between $400 and $680 but one told the BBC that "the ticket was definitely worth the price". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KYrBNSa

Man found dead on Streatham railway line after police chase

The man had earlier been pursued by officers after failing to stop a car he was driving, police say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/81szGiF

New York jury votes to indict man who strangled NYC subway rider

Daniel Perry was charged with second-degree manslaughter for killing street performer Jordan Neely. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6VoxnC4

Women's Prize for Fiction: Barbara Kingsolver wins for Demon Copperhead

Barbara Kingsolver's Demon Copperhead sees her become the first author to win the award twice. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/biuKnQI

Ukraine war: 'Extremely fierce battles' as Kyiv seeks to advance

Ukraine's ongoing counter-offensive has resulted in some further advances, a minister says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rV1mYXs

Georgia Bilham: Woman who posed as man convicted of assault over kiss

Georgia Bilham denied deceiving a young woman by posing as a man from Birmingham. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Eomh7aB

Ukraine in maps: Tracking the war with Russia

Ukraine's long-awaited counter-offensive to retake territory from Russia's occupying forces has started from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7XSRHGY

'More important things than tennis' - Murray on Nottingham attacks

Andy Murray says there are "more important things than tennis" after three people were killed and another three injured in a series of attacks in Nottingham. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AWsYvZ0

US Open: Jon Rahm says players feel betrayed over PGA Tour-PIF merger plans

World number two Jon Rahm says players are still in the dark about what the proposed PGA Tour merger with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund will mean for them. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0Kq3bPI

Kylian Mbappe: Where will PSG superstar play next?

Kylian Mbappe will not be short of admirers when he leaves Paris St-Germain - but where could the 24-year-old realistically end up? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ws1pLYq

Aslan singer Christy Dignan dies after long illness

The Dublin-born singer of Irish rock band Aslan has died at the age of 63, his family said. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3HniqoC

Nottingham Open: Andy Murray beats Joris de Loore to progress to the second round

Watch the best shots as Great Britain's Andy Murray beats Belgium's Joris de Loore 6-3 6-4 in the opening round of the Nottingham Open. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PFupDIM

Levi Colwill: Chelsea defender trains with senior England side

Chelsea defender Levi Colwill has been training with the senior England squad following the withdrawals of Lewis Dunk and Jude Bellingham. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FYDy7rt

Everton directors Denise Barrett-Baxendale, Grant Ingles & Graeme Sharp leave board

Everton announce chief executive Denise Barrett-Baxendale, chief finance and strategy officer Grant Ingles and non-executive director Graeme Sharp have left their roles. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aVsUPTX

The Ukraine offensive: What will win it or lose it?

If Ukraine can split Russian troops in the south and hold the ground, its offensive will have been successful. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sUGljrD

Adam Hadwin taken out by security at Canadian Open after Nick Taylor wins PGA Tour title

Adam Hadwin is "among the land of the living and in true Canadian form, apologised to the security guard for being tackled", wrote his wife after the Canadian Open incident. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/98a0hYy

The Light: Inside the UK’s conspiracy theory newspaper that shares violence and hate

Publishing 100,000 copies a month, the Light shares calls for war-crime style trials of MPs and doctors. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sNzXMLd

French Open 2023 final: Novak Djokovic says others must decide who is 'the greatest'

Novak Djokovic says it is not down to him to decide if he is the greatest men's player of all time after winning a record 23rd Grand Slam title. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0XaIn6r

Ukraine counter-offensive: Kyiv says it has liberated villages in Donetsk region

The villages in the Donetsk region represent the first major gains of Kyiv's new offensive. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tkwH1Xa

Danone boss calls for higher taxes on unhealthy food

Danone's UK president wants the government to use tax incentives to promote healthier products. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ibKYlT1

Powys: Man spends 60 years pulling pints behind same bar

When John Williams started out as a barman at TÅ· Brith six decades ago, a pint cost just 11p. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tfwkUXK

Stone-skimming: 'How I became one of the best in the world'

Christina Bravery defies the laws of physics for ultimate stone-skimming success. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CvNyeW6

Welsh world champion stone skimmer gives her top tips

What is your best effort? Meet the woman who can whip a stone 147ft (44m) across a lake. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sYAaNmT

Man v horse: Runner becomes only fourth to beat horse

The winner outran the fastest horse by over 10 minutes in the 22-mile race held in mid Wales. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rI0UZ9q

Dragos Tigau: Romania recalls Kenya ambassador over racist monkey slur

Dragos Tigau made a racist comment at a meeting in April but has only now been disciplined. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Iiwykgp

Metallica donates £40k to Leicester homelessness charity

The charity's founder says the US megastars have helped it "keep the lights on" during a tough time. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yopgGrE

Clinton Blakey: Leeds man arrested in Marbella returned to prison

Clinton Blakey went on the run in 2020 after failing to turn up at Leeds Magistrates' Court. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LimMPZt

Boris Johnson resignation: Former PM's political career... in 72 seconds

A look back on the former prime minister's political career as he announces as a resignation as an MP. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PuUN30V

Sir John Curtice: 'Boris Johnson's political career is over'

The former prime minister has resigned as the MP for Uxbridge and South Ruislip. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/28dIxYg

Nurse Lucy Letby deliberately misled jury, prosecutor says

Lucy Letby is a "calculating woman" who lied "to try and get sympathy", a prosecutor tells her trial. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hAbwDP5

Puberty blockers to be given only in clinical research

NHS England says the drugs will only be prescribed for those signed up to a clinical research programme. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lnbL8R0

Reddit blackout: Subreddits to go private on Monday

More than 1,000 subreddits will be inaccessible for 48 hours to protest changes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HuSsfO

French Open 2023: Karolina Muchova proving doctors wrong with run to first Grand Slam final

In 2022, an injury-laden Karolina Muchova was told her tennis career could be over. Now she is in her first Grand Slam final. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LRiHC78

Sarah Jessica Parker to make West End debut with husband Matthew Broderick

The Sex and the City actress will star opposite her husband Matthew Broderick in Plaza Suite. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6GNAdXJ

West Ham trophy parade draws huge east London crowds

Crowds in east London celebrate West Ham football club's first major trophy for 43 years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aFM9tGE

Rishi Sunak and Joe Biden announce green funding agreement

The new Atlantic Declaration between the UK and US "sets a new standard for economic cooperation", Rishi Sunak says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bxvLAJO

Newspaper headlines: Harry 'bombshell' and Bet Lynch's dementia diagnosis

Thursday's papers lead on Harry's second day in court and soap star Julie Goodyer's dementia diagnosis. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zg6NKWJ

Watch Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupting in fiery display

The volcano has erupted spewing massive flows of lava around the crater floor. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wtFySkO

Just Stop Oil eco-zealots writing Labour energy policy - Sunak

Labour dismisses the idea Just Stop Oil supporters are influencing policy, from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rnb1CBl

William and Kate offer to restock burgled Swansea food bank

The Prince and Princess of Wales pledge to replace all items stolen by thieves. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JFgEr9a

Prince Harry survives his courtroom high wire act

After a day and a half of questioning, how did Prince Harry handle his questioning in court? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Zx5Sje4

Hot weather: How to sleep in the heat

A simple guide on how to get a good night's sleep in the heat. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WQzqaOI

Newspaper headlines: 'Harry's reality check' and 'new low' for Russia

Wednesday's front pages cover Prince Harry's appearance in court and the collapse of a major dam in Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5ykXAM4

Andrew Tate 'choked me until I passed out', UK woman claims

The woman is the latest to allege sexual violence against the controversial social media influencer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/o8WM56n

London Irish suspended from the Premiership for failing to pay staff

London Irish are suspended from the Premiership after missing a second deadline to pay staff and failing to complete a takeover. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/c5qhJve

Prince Harry: How did he handle his day in court?

Prince Harry becomes the first royal in modern times to face cross-examination in court. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6hqDleL

Rafiganj crash: Haunting images of a deadly 2002 India train disaster

Saibal Das survived a harrowing crash in Bihar and captured the first pictures of the tragedy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FvCH78j

CBI faces crunch vote in battle for survival

The business lobby group is seeking a vote of confidence from members after a series of scandals. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GkJfZ9j

Children's doctors call for ban on disposable vapes

But others warn that could stop some adults giving up cigarettes, which are much more harmful. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wpvtLW8

Newspaper headlines: 'Absent Harry' and 'PM to overrule on boats Bill'

Many of Tuesday's front pages cover the latest in Prince Harry's phone hacking court battle. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aiFtCxV

UK ministers reject deposit return scheme glass rethink

First Minister Humza Yousaf urged the UK to allow glass to be part of the Scottish recycling scheme. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/v3BfOVp

Moment cat interrupts Royal historian mid-BBC interview

Fleur the cat stole the limelight as her owner answered questions about Prince Harry live on BBC News. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sLxYevU

Can Mike Pence woo evangelicals away from Trump?

The former vice-president was his boss's ambassador to the Christian right - he needs them to win in 2024. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kC4WJva

Love Island 2023: Is the reality series past its prime?

Viewers have a number of glossy dating shows to choose from - Love Island is just one of them. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kFGXDvw

Climate change: How is my country doing on tackling it?

Find out how the world's major economies are doing on cutting their emissions and what lies ahead. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/l4ZXYrJ

Man charged over Epsom Derby track protest

The 32-year-old is due to appear in court after animal rights protesters targeted the horse race. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ecRj9J0

Boy hurt as zorb lifted into air by wind at Southport festival

The nine-year-old boy was taken to hospital by air ambulance after the accident at about 14:00 BST. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/toGADOQ

Stormzy at Hay literary festival: 'Black people are not monolithic'

The star headlines a different kind of festival, and says he wants to publish more diverse voices. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HqEpBTX

Body found in sea at Saltburn beach

Police say officers were called to the beach by paramedics after reports a body had been seen. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UKL2QJt

Hospital armed siege turned me from BBC reporter to negotiator

BBC Reporter was asked to help after a patient held a doctor at gunpoint in 48-hour hospital siege. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/a2mXedz

'Mortgage costs right now are terrifying'

With rates rising and mortgages disappearing from the market, buyers reveal their struggles to get a deal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CVqGOFh

Ben Stokes: England captain 'on course' to bowl in first Ashes Test

England captain Ben Stokes says he is "definitely on course" to bowl in the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/m3GjgX7

Spanish Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso rue qualifying errors

Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso say errors prevented them from joining Red Bull's Max Verstappen on the front row for the Spanish Grand Prix. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NwCdz6r

Man arrested at Wembley over '97' football shirt

The Met Police say a man has been held on suspicion of a public order offence and taken into custody. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UbiG07M

Celtic 3-1 Inverness CT: Ange Postecoglou's side win Scottish Cup to claim treble

Celtic proved too strong for second-tier Inverness Caledonian Thistle as they claimed the Scottish Cup and a fifth domestic treble in seven seasons. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/B867Llp

Cynthia Weil dead: Legendary songwriter dies aged 82

The Grammy winner's hits included You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling and On Broadway. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eynRoYa

UK EuroMillions ticket-holder wins £111.7m

The winner becomes the 18th UK player to win more than £100m in a EuroMillions jackpot. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mRHrBXF

Caroline Flack's mum criticises ITV over Phillip Schofield

The broadcaster has failed to learn lessons since my daughter died, Christine Flack tells the BBC. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dAJromp

Jojo Moyes: 'I've always been a woman's woman'

The bestselling author says she would not have made it without determination and female support. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/f5EgsVJ

Twitch streamer Puppers, who lived with MND, dies aged 32

The gamer, known for playing Dead by Daylight, dies after being diagnosed with motor neuron disease. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gMTfWhv

German row over jail term for woman who attacked neo-Nazis

Lina E's conviction has angered Germany's far left, but the right is furious she is free pending appeal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hapHOcG

Do Russians really hate the West?

The BBC's Steve Rosenberg visits Yaroslavl to find out if people there carry the Kremlin's message. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8ulgJUN

Brics ministers call for rebalancing of global order away from West

The talks attended by Russia in South Africa are clouded by allegations of war crimes in Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AZ7cHXj

Hugh Callaghan, one of the Birmingham Six, dies aged 93

Mr Callaghan was one of six men from Northern Ireland wrongly jailed over pub bombings in 1974. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/H9d6aFh

British Airways fined $1.1m by US government

The US says the airline did not "provide timely refunds to passengers" during Covid. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RzmtZTI

I am not a groomer, says Schofield

The former This Morning presenter speaks to the Sun about an affair he had with a young male colleague. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tQWASmk

'Abhorrent' abuse of referee Taylor condemned

Referees' body PGMOL says it is appalled by the "unjustified and abhorrent" abuse directed at Anthony Taylor by supporters at Budapest Airport following Wednesday's Europa League final. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wVGsq3K

Scandal-hit CBI to cut jobs as it fights for survival

The business group, which employs about 337 people, says it needs to cut its wage bill by a third. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qtCG6A4

Church abuse victims risk new trauma over payout scheme

A Church of England support scheme for abuse survivors risks re-traumatising victims, report finds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NMSs68E