Posts

Showing posts from July, 2023

Tobias Ellwood: Afghan women slate UK MP's video praising 'country transformed'

Tobias Ellwood is castigated for backing engagement with the Taliban but barely mentioning human rights. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dbOpAgv

Damon Albarn felt 'quite lost' writing new Blur album

The singer says he embraced his low mood and used it to inform Blur's first album in eight years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OIPzRNC

Oppenheimer: Cillian Murphy makes powerful impact in atomic epic

Critics impressed by director Christopher Nolan's thriller about the 'father of the atomic bomb'. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/me7tOQG

Dan Wootton: GB News host admits 'errors of judgement'

The Sun and MailOnline publishers say they looking into claims against the columnist and broadcaster. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JcWQARS

Newspaper review: 'Heatwave from hell' and Farage's finances

Wednesday's papers feature dramatic images and reports of the heat ravaging parts of Europe. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iGe8nK7

Tobias Ellwood: Tory MP criticised over Taliban re-engagement call

Tobias Ellwood says Afghanistan has been "transformed" and it is time to restart diplomatic relations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hTmtRra

Nigel Farage: Coutts document 'shows bank account shut over my views'

Nigel Farage says he obtained a copy of a report by the bank's wealth reputational risk committee. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NGxv1BW

Tupac Shakur: Police search house over 1996 killing

Nevada police search a home as part of an investigation into the rapper's 1996 killing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jLt7Jml

AI must have better security, says top cyber official

Security measures must be built in as artificial intelligence is developed, Lindy Cameron says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Nlnx0mV

What happened to US citizens like Otto Warmbier detained in North Korea

Americans arrested in the communist state have included tourists, a teacher and a Christian missionary. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JPTdENr

Lean times hit the vertical farming business

Vertical farms are going through a tough period - do the hi-tech indoor farms have a future? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EJi2unU

Heatwave: BBC correspondents on how people are coping

Climate change means places like Murcia in Spain and Phoenix, Arizona are only getting hotter. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jmXBVs

Tourists flock to Death Valley hoping to experience heat record

Death Valley in California did not reach its previous record but that didn't stop the tourists. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6IVPH3g

Corrie Mckeague: Mum's fury at bin safety years after airman death

Corrie Mckeague's mum says she feels sick after seeing unlocked bins where her son went missing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zrZ0NLD

Climate change plan will leave UK unprepared, advisors warn

The latest plan to prepare the UK for intense heatwaves and flooding falls short of expectation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MEif64F

How brands hope to tempt you with videos on labels

Companies are using augmented reality labels on their products to share videos and animations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2iywJoI

Canada wildfires: Second firefighter dies amid record blazes

The unnamed firefighter died from injuries sustained working in the Northwest Territories on Saturday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/97cZIba

Gelligaer: Ponies found in 'terrible' condition are rescued

The animals were "terrified of humans" when found but are expected to make a full recovery. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vh0sSZN

Wonka film provides golden ticket for St Albans park jackpot

Parts of the Verulamium Park, in St Albans, were used in a trailer for the Warner Bros film. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JqrLh6l

Iran's morality police to resume headscarf patrols

The controversial police unit enforces Iran's strict dress code and has been accused of brutality. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DvFmfbG

Memorial celebrates 'radical spirit of Scotland' Winnie Ewing

Ex-first ministers Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon were among those remembering the SNP trailblazer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1lWnFRu

Met Police: Detective would not have lost job over undercover relationship

James Boyling faced a misconduct panel after posing as "Jim Sutton" during an affair with an activist. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1adxfS5

New tattoo for Vondrousova after etching name into history

Marketa Vondrousova discusses getting a new tattoo to mark her Wimbledon triumph, coming back from serious injury and a rich Czech tennis heritage. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xIlj4OQ

Lionel Messi: Inter Miami sign Argentina forward until 2025

Argentina forward Lionel Messi signs for American MLS side Inter Miami on a deal that runs until 2025. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QAelYC1

Nottinghamshire police catch fence-vaulting motorcyclist

Footage from police shows officers chasing the biker through gardens before his arrest. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jLFwXVK

Shekhar Kapur: Hollywood's diversity push is guilt driven

Shekhar Kapur says diverse casting is "a good thing" but hides "a greater, more fundamental issue". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dG6iR23

Bronze Age gold torc discovered in field near Mistley

The 3,000-year-old gold torc is the first to be reported to as treasure in Essex, says an expert. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sMIi0vw

Just Stop Oil protesters interrupt the Proms

The action is met with boos and jeers from some members of the audience at the Royal Albert Hall. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vPxSzyA

SAG strike: Actors join writers on Hollywood picket lines

The industry's biggest shutdown since 1960 has already impacted major films and promotional events. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nZ4o8JD

Arrest made in Long Island serial killer case

Police have been working for over a decade to solve the murders of at least 10 women in Long Island. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/73iVeaP

Transgender women barred from female events as UCI takes 'precautionary measure'

The UCI has ruled transgender women will be unable to participate in female international cycling events. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XxFM7Wd

Drone shows great white sharks swimming under surfers

A handful of sharks lurked below the surface while surfers caught waves in California. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ENVhgSQ

Ming vase used as £8.50 doorstop in Essex sells for £3,400

The object, believed to be from the Chinese Ming Dynasty, sells after being found in a charity shop. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5QMlIyw

Excessive heat: Why this summer has been so hot

Experts are predicting that the developing El Niño is likely to make 2023 the world's hottest year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tyfV6uY

New wave of strikes on way, Unite leader Sharon Graham warns

Strikes will continue unless ministers and big firms increase their pay offers, Ms Graham warns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XxRflAL

Public sector pay: Government weigh up 6.5% increase

The prime minister says he would make the "responsible" decision to keep inflation under control. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/w8MtlSn

Revamped Burrell Collection wins Museum of the Year

The Glasgow attraction secured the £120,000 Art Fund award - the largest museum prize in the world. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2bp4hfq

Kevin Spacey: Jurors read actor's police interviews during trial

Prosecutors wrapped up their evidence against Kevin Spacey in his London sex assault trial today. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KG8M6Nj

BBC presenter row: Key questions remain for corporation and The Sun

The row about the BBC presenter has developed into a series of claims and counter-claims. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5ifZ4a8

Jury rules document found in Aretha Franklin's couch is valid will

A jury rules that a hand-written document found in Aretha Franklin's couch is a valid will to her estate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HEceu0f

Wimbledon 2023: Elina Svitolina says war has made her stronger after reaching semis

Ukrainian Elina Svitolina says war in her homeland has made her mentally stronger after she reaches a surprise Wimbledon semi-final. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ye8duiZ

Pack of Wotsits used to rescue missing parrot

A snack-loving macaw flies away from its care home base after being spooked by a clap of thunder. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tzXhCvE

Royal Mail workers end long-running row over pay

The deal to end the dispute comes after 115,000 postal workers held 18 days of strikes last year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hwJksnT

Pink door woman faces new Edinburgh council colour complaint

A woman re-painted her door in Edinburgh's New Town after a previous green makeover was rejected. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8u670BP

Why isn't BBC presenter being named by the media?

The corporation is investigating claims a presenter paid a teenager for sexually explicit photos. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uT5fSMw

BBC presenter allegations: A timeline of how the story has unfolded

Claims relating to allegations about an unnamed BBC presenter have been dominating the headlines. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pVS0qnI

Boeing plane crash: Coroner rules Britons unlawfully killed

A coroner has ruled the three Britons who died in the 2019 crash in Ethiopia were killed unlawfully. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qLFlEfW

Charlie Watts' book collection to be auctioned

The Rolling Stones drummer had a broad collection of first editions, including The Great Gatsby. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rtXLZOm

Weight-loss jabs investigated for suicide risk

Europe's drugs regulator has been alerted to a possible link to thoughts of suicide among some users. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jA81TvW

Migrant boat from Senegal carrying 200 people missing off Canary Islands

The aid group Walking Borders says many children are on board the missing boat, which departed from Senegal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/q5Wrtcg

The Papers: 'BBC suspends star' and 'calls in police'

The suspension of a BBC star accused of paying a teenager for explicit photos leads Monday's papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/D9vcA3V

BBC presenter: Corporation in touch with police over explicit photo allegations

The corporation says it became aware of new allegations on Thursday and is working "to establish the facts". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EGQ0MRK

Second girl 8 dies after Wimbledon school car crash

The Metropolitan Police has named eight-year-old Nuria Sajjad as the second victim. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/umAJ36f

Presenter photo claims are clear crisis for BBC

The BBC star has been accused of paying a teenager for sexually explicit photos, the Sun reports. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dorPm7H

BBC presenter faces new allegations over explicit photos

The presenter was pictured in his underwear "ready for my child to perform for him", their mother told the Sun. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/I6CsEVx

Tour de France: Sadness and tears as Mark Cavendish breaks collarbone in Tour-ending crash

Race director Christian Prudhomme says "the Tour de France is sad" after Mark Cavendish crashes out on stage eight. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Sotsmn8

Pig fed junk food for seven years in small flat

Portia the pot-bellied pig who could barely walk after reaching 26 stone is given a new lease of life. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hnmDX3P

Cluster bombs: Unease grows over US sending cluster bombs to Ukraine

Washington is supplying the weapons to Kyiv, but they are outlawed in more than 100 countries. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/voNa8xH

Watch: Are Saturday's thunderstorms here to stay?

Matt Taylor gives the forecast for the next few days after thunderstorms hit parts of the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JK4Mugi

The Wire creator seeks leniency for drug dealer in Michael K Williams' death

David Simon says no good can come from incarcerating a 71-year-old for Michael K Williams' death. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/agjcWxK

Mark Rutte: Netherlands coalition government collapses in migration row - reports

The four-party coalition has collapsed because of disagreements about asylum policies - media reports. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EjlPoLT

Southern Water bosses decline bonuses after sewage discharge anger

Bosses of Southern Water are refusing their bonuses amid anger over discharges into the sea. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/W2SbBRl

Watch: Customers ignore a robber in Atlanta nail salon

A robbery attempt took a turn when patrons and staff chose not to engage with the robber's demands. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9chL4HS

Ukraine war: What are cluster bombs and why is US sending them to Ukraine?

This hideous weapon is banned by more than 100 countries - so the move will likely draw intense criticism. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/maP5HVd

RAF trains Ukrainians on specialist fire engines at Wittering

The vehicles have been donated by the UK to Ukraine to help respond to Russian aerial attacks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6pomWN8

Iowa teen jailed for killing Spanish teacher over bad grade

The judge says the 2021 murder of the 66-year-old mother-of-three by two Iowa students was "evil". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bUxZJSX

OceanGate: Owner of Titan submersible suspends exploration

The firm posts a one-line statement saying it has stopped "all exploration and commercial operations". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YmHNM8A

Kenya Brown's cheese: Female workers made to strip over used sanitary pad

Kenyan cheese factory employees were reportedly made to undress after a pad was put in the wrong bin. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uDHhm6L

Wagner Group: Russian state media takes aim at Prigozhin

Piles of cash, weapons and a giant sledgehammer seen in pictures allegedly showing a raid on his home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bkGBYQr

Brad Pitt to 'race' during F1 British GP weekend at Silverstone

The Hollywood star is filming scenes at Silverstone for a new F1 movie co-produced by Lewis Hamilton. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1YOFqA6

Ruth Perry: Ofsted chief defends inspection after head's death

Head teacher Ruth Perry took her own life while waiting for the publication of a critical report. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TfaA70B

Threads: Instagram owner launches Twitter-like app

The new app is now available to download in over 100 countries, though not in the European Union. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kpBcfwV

Starmer to pledge to break through 'class ceiling'

The Labour leader will say a "class ceiling" is holding back children when he outlines his education plans. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/s5Hmcg9

Kyiv court explosion: Ihor Humeniuk dies after detonating explosive device

Ihor Humeniuk was at a hearing related to his involvement in a 2015 attack near Ukraine's parliament. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rYjvoTZ

Prince Harry hacking claim is 'Alice in Wonderland stuff' The Sun lawyers say

The prince's case against The Sun is one of three damages claims he is pursuing against newspapers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gmINhna

Local officials only heard about new Covid rules on TV inquiry told

Local directors of public health had to watch TV for Covid news, the public inquiry has been told. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Dm6RWVe

Wimbledon 2023: Andy Murray watched by Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe at All England Club

Andy Murray says it was "brilliant" to be watched at Wimbledon by Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, who revealed watching his 2016 win gave her rare joy in prison. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ujXCt8N

John Berylson: Millwall owner and chairman dies aged 70 in 'tragic accident'

Millwall's owner and chairman John Berylson dies at the age of 70 following a "tragic accident", the club announce. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SPRzICD

Prince William and Kate meet NHS's first ever baby

The Prince and Princess of Wales hear from the first person born after the NHS was founded, in 1948. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Rjyf6bA

Keir Starmer's allies purging Labour left says John McDonnell

The former shadow chancellor says a "right-wing faction" has gained control of party selection processes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/izs7T91

Cocaine found at White House sparked evacuation US media report

A powder is found in a work area of the White House's secure West Wing by Secret Service staff. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5V2D1xW

Jenin: UN agencies voice alarm as major Israeli operation continues

The agencies say infrastructure is being destroyed and medics cannot not reach all the injured. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gnXbpeZ

Climate change: World's hottest day since records began

3 July was the warmest day yet recorded with temperatures averaging over 17C for the first time. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WAjrbS

Bank bosses summoned to talks over savings rates

Bosses at Lloyds, HSBC, NatWest and Barclays will meet with the industry watchdog on Thursday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/O5prVul

Why has Twitter restricted its own tweets?

Elon Musk has restricted the number of tweets you can see - a strange move for a social media company. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/l7PerLu

Wimbledon 2023: Lauren Davis takes best shot of day one

Watch the best shots from day one of Wimbledon, including a 'phenomenal' winner by Lauren Davis and epic rallies with Britain's Liam Broady and Harriet Dart. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SCzJfeq

Nigel Farage: Banks warned against closing accounts

Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer says she is concerned banks are shutting accounts for the wrong reasons. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KJXWVzB

Wimbledon 2023: GB's Jodie Burrage wins first match at Wimbledon

Watch the moment Great Britain's Jodie Burrage beat 26th-ranked Caty McNally to win her first match at Wimbledon. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bXdSn26

The Papers: Banks free speech warning and 'strikes until 2025'

A warning to banks over "blacklisting" customers and the prospect of more NHS strikes makes the papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2cQeHWx

Israeli strikes on Palestinian Jenin camp in West Bank

A large-scale Israeli military operation is under way in the northern West Bank city of Jenin. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gL2lW7A

Wimbledon 2023: Djokovic Swiatek Williams in action - day one preview

Novak Djokovic will open proceedings on Centre Court when Wimbledon 2023 gets under way on Monday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nG8AXS4

Nick Kyrgios: Australian withdraws from Wimbledon 2023 with wrist injury

Last year's men's singles runner-up Nick Kyrgios withdraws from Wimbledon 2023 with a wrist injury. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/N9YEtMw

The false French riot posts spreading online

A number of false and misleading claims about the French riots have been circulating on social media. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kwL54Sv

England U21s 1-0 Portugal U21s: Anthony Gordon scores winner to seal semi-final spot

Anthony Gordon's first-half finish seals England a place in the European Under-21 Championship semi-finals as they defeat Portugal in Georgia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HWEag4c

Hachiko: The world's most loyal dog turns 100

The Akita Inu has been lionised in Japan and beyond as a symbol of devotion and fidelity from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XarDfdF

The Papers: Asbestos in schools and George's pizza at Lord's

No one story dominates Sunday's papers, but many carry photos of Prince George eating pizza at the Ashes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zVdFg1C

Three teens charged with murder of boy found stabbed in London canal

Three boys, aged 14, 15 and 17, are charged with murder and robbery after the stabbing of Victor Lee, 17. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TZ6e2pc

Ukraine war corrosive for Vladimir Putin - CIA boss

William J Burns says dissatisfaction with the conflict in Russia is a valuable recruiting tool. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wMS7Qp3

New Jersey: Dramatic rescue as helicopter pulls firefighter from river

The boat had stalled and went over the edge of a dam during a rescue mission in New Jersey in the US. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mTv8Zhw

London Pride in pictures: Huge crowds turn out for parade

The parade was briefly halted after protesters lined Piccadilly - but the landmark event carried on. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/e6EjpnL

Iced coffee can be more sugary than chocolate - Which?

Frappes and frappuccinos can have more sugar than chocolate and fizzy drinks, a Which? survey finds from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iwnpfXm