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In a blow to the London stock market, the firm said in March that it would not list shares in the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xMWE3N6

The people turning time into a currency

So-called "time-banking" schemes are letting people get paid in time credits for the work they do. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9brBncy

Pope Francis urges Hungarians to 'open doors' to migrants

The pontiff addressed up to 100,000 people, including Hungary's nationalist PM Viktor Orban. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hiOj7oZ

Sudan crisis: Chaos at port as thousands rush to leave

The BBC's Chief International Correspondent Lyse Doucet reports from Port Sudan as thousands flee. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Usg6txZ

Suspected Islamic State chief Qurayshi killed in Syria, Turkey says

Abu Hussein al-Qurayshi was killed by Turkish forces on Saturday, Turkey's President Erdogan says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8Xa6vHj

Drone captures moment lost child is found

The child was located in scrubland near Ellensburg, Washington, after she ran off and was reported missing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vtDWA9X

Thailand: Southeast Asia's 'weed wonderland'

Business booms in a free-for-all industry less than a year after Thailand legalised cannabis. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/womrOc6

The enduring call of Local Hero 40 years on

The village of Pennan and its red phone box were made famous by the classic 1983 Bill Forsyth movie. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dmzrceE

The Papers: Nation to chant for Charles, as King vows to serve

Sunday's front pages focus on King Charles's much-anticipated Coronation ceremony. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/n1ZhWGg

Guardian apologises over cartoon of BBC chairman Richard Sharp

An image depicting Richard Sharp has been criticised by Jewish groups and removed from the paper's website. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YMB801T

Turkey's President Erdogan back on campaign trail after illness

The Turkish leader holds a rally in the opposition stronghold of Izmir after falling ill on Tuesday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MmPuv9

Coronation Street actor Barbara Young dies in Cambridge aged 92

Young, who also starred in Last of the Summer Wine, was warm-hearted and brilliant, her family say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QHv6GOJ

Jessie Ware: 'Slightly classy with a bit of innuendo'

How unlocking her naughty side changed Jessie Ware's career and gave her musical freedom. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SoREghH

King Charles coronation: Does Scotland want its kilted king?

Charles is a king with his heart in the Highlands, but is Scotland ready to claim him as its own? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mBc7Uyu

Manchester United: Sir Jim Ratcliffe & Sheikh Jassim make final bids

Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani and Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Ineos Group submit final bids for Manchester United. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sy6QlY1

World Snooker Championship 2023: Si Jiahui leads Luca Brecel in semi-final

Chinese debutant Si Jiahui leads Luca Brecel 14-10 in a thrilling World Championship semi-final in Sheffield. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/D9uiZP8

No talks until bombing stops, Sudan general tells BBC

The RSF paramilitary leader says "We don't want to destroy Sudan" and denies blame for violence. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/v7qUsnL

ChatGPT accessible again in Italy

The chatbot was banned in Italy at the start of April over privacy concerns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GjILpP3

The Israeli plan to fit a fusion reactor into a container

Israel's NT-Tao wants to build a compact fusion reactor and has won investment from Honda. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gQ3NnIL

The Papers: 'Vindictive' rail unions and Springer's 'goodbye and take care'

Friday's front headlines cover the latest rail strikes announced and the death of Jerry Springer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4o7MOgj

Ukraine war: Partisan attack kills police chief in Russian-occupied Melitopol

Oleksandr Mishchenko died in an explosion outside his apartment block in the city of Melitopol. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aAseEQg

Benhall stabbing: Boy detained for life after girl left paralysed

The 16-year-old victim is left mostly paralysed from the neck down following the attack in Suffolk. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/18T2av9

Hugh Grant accuses Sun publisher of 'deliberate false denials'

The actor alleges that the paper commissioned private investigators to break into his home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LcnjfvX

Bhutan wants a border deal with China: Will India accept?

Amid tensions between its giant neighbours, Bhutan finds itself increasingly vulnerable. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/junwJvb

The Papers: Coronation invite 'backlash' and 'more police on streets'

Thursday's headlines criticise Coronation guests and includes plans to get police back on streets. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OChkgr4

Fugees' Pras Michel found guilty of illegal lobbying

The rapper is found guilty of taking money from a fugitive billionaire to influence US politics. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KfvLphu

King and Queen Consort's phones intercepted by Sun Publisher, claims Harry

The Duke of Sussex claims News Group obtained itemised phone bills of Charles and Camilla in the 1990s. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4x9jgiO

Midwives in England accept NHS pay offer

The offer covers two years, including an additional one-off payment for 2022/23 and a 5% pay rise. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/a7DK8Ne

DIY pot hole sign warns drivers to adjust bra

After their complaints got no response, the group decide to create a funny sign to get attention. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fQPv4Kc

SNP donations will not be reimbursed, says Yousaf

Money given for independence campaigning will not be returned if a second referendum does not take place. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ij7qrXI

The Papers: 'Run for your lives in Sudan' and Harry's court claims

Wednesday's headlines focus on airlifts for Britons in Sudan and Prince Harry's phone hacking case. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4zcx3jp

Sudan evacuation: The perilous journey facing UK nationals trying to flee

The UK has started evacuations - but not everyone is able to reach the airfield in Khartoum. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/83KyoYH

Sudan: First evacuation flight of UK nationals lands in Cyprus

Two more RAF flights are expected overnight, as the military attempts to get hundreds out of the country. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4LDQuWi

President Joe Biden launches 2024 re-election campaign

The US president's formal announcement sets the stage for a potential rematch with Donald Trump. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RVOzW7J

British American Tobacco to pay $635m for North Korea sanctions breaches

British American Tobacco says it regrets the misconduct that took place between 2007 and 2017. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hzGCW9N

Fruit producers turn to nets for better crops

Rigging nets over trees can protect them from unwanted bugs and extreme weather. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OVGNwry

The Papers: 'Get them out' of Sudan and Len gets 'a perfect 10'

Tuesday's papers cover Britons stuck in Sudan and many picture tributes to former Strictly Come Dancing judge Len Goodman following his death. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Vke5BOZ

SNP working towards deadline to file accounts - Yousaf

The first minister spoke after meeting the PM in London for the first time since taking office. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7RKXyic

Big Issue North to cease production in May

The charity blames post-pandemic declining footfall as well as rising costs for the magazine's demise. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aJj98N0

Sudan crisis: UK citizens 'abandoned' as evacuations fail to materialise

UK citizens in Sudan say they have been left behind, as other nations ramp up evacuations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TXUhLF2

Ministers to ask judges if next nurses' strike is legal

Health secretary asks judges to rule whether union has mandate for the last day of its next walkout. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NAS0DkX

The wedding tech now at the heart of couples' nuptials

A growing number of brides and grooms are embracing technology for their big day. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mz7g4HE

Barry: 'A stranger I met at the beach gave me her kidney'

Lucy Humphrey's dog, Indie, "chose" the woman who was able to give her the transplant she needed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Xaf9nz4

The Papers: Labour racism row and Britons rescued from Sudan

Diane Abbott loses the Labour whip and Britons being evacuated from war-torn Sudan lead Monday's papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/k8HInj7

Wrexham: Ryan Reynolds fulfils fan Jay Fear's dying wish

Jay Fear, who has terminal cancer, has an "incredible 24 hours" meeting the star Wrexham co-owner. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/u6jrwls

Derby: Man charged over fatal dog attack at house

Wayne Stevens, 51, died after being injured by a dog that was shot dead by police. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eXQ4RfV

Kenya cult deaths: 47 bodies found in investigation into 'starvation cult'

A preacher in custody allegedly told followers to starve themselves in order to "meet Jesus". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rmIJsDP

What photo ID do you need to vote in UK elections?

Voters have only a few days left to apply for an alternative ID ahead of elections on 4 May. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vTPyIwc

Cordina reclaims world title with hard-fought win in Cardiff

Welsh boxer Joe Cordina reclaims the IBF world super featherweight title with an extremely hard-fought split-decision win over Shavkatdzhon Rakhimov. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7tVSFdQ

Fans speechless after spectacular Wrexham promotion

The club has returned to the football league two years after its Hollywood owners took charge. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OHfuJv3

Wrexham: From scepticism of Hollywood owners to promotion glory

All that glitters may not be gold, but Hollywood stardust has taken Wrexham back into the Football League after 15 years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iCzYDrm

Extinction Rebellion: Climate activists stage Earth Day demonstration

Some protesters lay down for a "die-in" to show "humans will not survive if nothing is done about climate change". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HT7uQlt

Week in pictures: 15-21 April 2023

A selection of striking images from around the world, taken in the past seven days. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DHykJrh

The Papers: 'Raab quits in fury' and 'tone-deaf resignation'

Former deputy PM Dominic Raab's resignation leads most of Saturday's front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fikU0dN

Vladimir Kara-Murza: Family's heartbreak at Putin critic's jail term

Vladimir Kara-Murza's wife Evgenia does not know if she or their children will see him again. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/l9aVd6T

Bristol band The Pop Group's Mark Stewart dies aged 62

His record label announced the singer died in the early hours of Friday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iqwTrLp

CBI suspends key activities after rape and sex assault allegations

The business group is suspending policy and membership activity until June after a number of firms quit. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KvepgVs

Cocaine smuggling submarine reveals Europe's drug crisis

The carbon fibre vessel took three men and $150m of drugs from the Amazon rainforest to Spain. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jzTV8vL

Manchester United 'give it away' as Europa League exit leaves players 'fighting for futures'

Two own goals, a series of errors, a quarter-final to forget - Manchester United exit the Europa League at the hands of Sevilla with only themselves to blame. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gVRaP39

Former Cambridgeshire police officer guilty of raping girl

Detectives praise the victim for reporting the abuse which happened more than 30 years ago. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/58SnZQ9

Alec Baldwin: Criminal charges dropped over shooting, say lawyers

The actor's lawyers say they are "pleased" with the move to drop the involuntary manslaughter case. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hwcDjZf

Watch: Final farewell to Paul O'Grady

Fans have lined the streets of Aldington in Kent for the funeral of the TV personality. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HwgGUa1

Facebook owner Meta sees latest layoffs begin

The social media giant is under pressure after a sharp slowdown in its ads business last year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/b3shwet

The Papers: 'Inflation hammer blow' and Russian spy threat

Predictions the Bank of England will raise interest rates to 5% after inflation stays high dominates several of Thursday's front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NID8fmh

Chris Mason: Raab bullying inquiry nears judgement day

Rishi Sunak's deputy is braced for the outcome of a report that could seal his political fate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2DqMZI8

Eurovision 2023: Alesha Dixon, Hannah Waddingham and Julia Sanina's responsibility to Ukraine

The presenters say it's "so much more than a competition", as Liverpool hosts on behalf of Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eWvax8N

Migration bill: Tories say Rishi Sunak will toughen deportation powers

The bill is expected to be changed to make it harder for European judges to stop deportations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bo0U3fH

London Marathon 2023: Radio 1's Adele Roberts targets a world record following 'second chance' after cancer

Radio 1 presenter and DJ Adele Roberts is targeting a world record at the London Marathon as she aims to make the most of her "second chance at life" after cancer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uW6SVkw

UK emergency-alert system: What is it and when is the test?

The new government emergency-alert system will be tested on Sunday, 23 April. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nPj73dO

Pakistan: Lorries crushed and buried in deadly landslide

At least two people died as dozens of vehicles were engulfed while en route to Afghanistan. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mSgPVv0

Chelsea 0-2 Real Madrid (Agg: 0-4): Blues exit Champions League as Real finish job

Real Madrid end Chelsea's hopes of Champions League success this season by completing a deserved quarter-final win in London. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/s7kPbRv

Secret Service nabs toddler who squeezed through White House fence

The little intruder squeezed through iron bars to lead guards on a leisurely chase. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZUruQXt

Six injured and school locked down over dog attack

The school was placed in lockdown as parents were warned the dogs could "kill a human". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5RmvJfx

Ralph Yarl: Man charged with shooting boy who knocked wrong door

A prosecutor says there was a "racial component" to the white homeowner's shooting of the black teen. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ynTbqXL

The Papers: Sunak probe and King Charles' 'flantastic' quiche

The investigation into the prime minister's possible failure to declare an interest leads several of Tuesday's papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wBrlZWq

Sudan: Civilians not spared as Khartoum fighting hits residential areas

Videos, photos and testimony from Sudan capital give a picture of how civilians are being impacted. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Cc16g3e

Police praise 'brave' shop worker who tackled gun-wielding robber

Niall Stranix was 'incredibly brave' in tackling a Leeds man on a robbery crime spree, police say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hjMGY5S

Supreme Court: Is India on the cusp of legalising same-sex marriage?

All eyes are on the Supreme Court as it readies to hear cases seeking legalisation of same-sex union. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jDc7YKV

Alabama shooting: Four dead at Dadeville 16th birthday party

The shooting at a dance studio in the small town of Dadeville leaves 28 people injured. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YKJUZTF

Uganda's failure to jail child rapists as teen pregnancies soar

Corruption and the legacy of a brutal rebellion in the north halts the prosecution of perpetrators. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/u6UqM1O

How artificial intelligence is matching drugs to patients

Health-tech firms around the world are increasingly using AI to help tailor drugs for patients. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BThy9Rq

Good Friday Agreement: Hillary Clinton urges NI parties to return to power sharing

The former US Secretary of State is in Belfast to mark 25 years since the Good Friday Agreement. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/e5Q40Ft

Aston Villa 0-1 Chelsea: 'Blues find a way to win to keep Treble hopes on course'

Chelsea are used to winning and they are used to competing on several fronts - but it does not mean it is easy as they hunt the Treble. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yRJOYrn

Yemen war: Women facing daily struggle to survive

Many have lost their sons, husbands and brothers - and now face a daily struggle to survive. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MmRbuLG

Atiq Ahmed: Former Indian politician and brother shot dead live on TV

Atiq Ahmed, a former politician convicted in a kidnapping case, was shot while under police escort. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iLlD8eR

US savers get savvy ditching and switching banks

A wave of transfers is hitting US banks, adding another wrinkle to challenges facing the financial system. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/q2YC7by

The Papers: Grand National protests and NHS 'mega strike'

Many of Sunday's papers focus on the protest by animal rights activists at Aintree. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/F9sr4V7

Claudia Lawrence disappearance: 'Unlikely' double murderer was in York - police

Ms Lawrence has been missing since she failed to arrive for work in York in March 2009. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rI6SmJN

Queen Elizabeth II: Council concerned over upkeep of Queen statue

Oakham Town Council has been asked to take on the maintenance costs of the 13ft (3.96m) statue. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kHVUihs

The biggest intelligence leaks in US history

Jack Teixeira is not the first member of the military accused of leaking classified documents from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/H3Z1MGO

Meet the hacker armies on Ukraine's cyber front line

How links between ‘hacktivists’ and official military are becoming blurred on both sides in the war. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gdDZYrb

Katy Perry and Lionel Richie to perform at Coronation concert

The event, broadcast from Windsor Castle, also includes Take That and opera singer Andrea Bocelli. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VZ4YicP

Lisandro Martinez: Manchester United defender out for rest of season with fractured foot

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez will miss the rest of the season after fracturing a metatarsal bone in his foot against Sevilla on Thursday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7Kr36js

Cheltenham man completes John O'Groats to Land's End route in wheelchair

Adam Stanton-Wharmby travelled from John O'Groats to Land's End in a Formula 1 modified wheelchair. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GOSfiM6

The dove or the dog: China makes peace while baring teeth

As Beijing tries to play peacemaker, its actions over Taiwan threaten to undercut its goals. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3WIJOFS

US gun control: What is the NRA and why is it so powerful?

The National Rifle Association plays a central role in the contentious issue of US gun control. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XsGDgJy

In pictures: 2023 Sony World Photography Awards

The winners of the 2023 Sony World Photography Awards have been announced. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JXVsKpP

18,000 cows killed in Texas dairy farm explosion

Animal welfare activists say the incident is "by far" the deadliest barn fire in recent memory. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6j51cCK

How Mary Quant's miniskirts looked in the 1960s

The British fashion designer, credited with popularising the famous garment, has died aged 93. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3TIvmyQ

Ministers propose stricter rules for holiday lets

Turning homes into short-term lets would require planning permission under government plans. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xj0ouAd

Eggs becoming a luxury in Japan bird flu crisis

The soaring price of eggs has led to diners as well as McDonalds and 7-Eleven stores cutting back. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/evGK4TC

Harry Potter books to be made into new TV series

The series will feature a new cast and and will have seven seasons based on each of JK Rowling's books. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fo2sSRJ

Trump sues former lawyer Michael Cohen for $500m

The lawsuit accuses Cohen of "improper, self-serving, and malicious statements" about Mr Trump. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Py4GehS

Thomas Zilliacus withdraws Man Utd bid and says decision to have third round of bidding a 'farce'

Finnish entrepreneur Thomas Zilliacus withdraws his offer to buy Manchester United and says the decision of current owners the Glazers to go to a third round of bidding is a "farce". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CoO7LaN

Why no breakthrough in the junior doctors' strike?

Could the conciliation service Acas make any difference to the current impasse? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5RWs2Vc

Michael Jordan's trainers sell for record $2.2m

The sale seals the basketball titan's position as the most valuable athlete at sports memorabilia auctions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/42t8shB

Changi Airport: Hanging out at the world's best airport

Singapore's Changi Airport is a particular point of pride in a country obsessed with rankings. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Ug1J5j

Tupperware: Why the household name could soon be history

The name is so familiar many do not even realise it is a brand - but the firm may be in deep trouble. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aqcmUR2

Newspaper headlines: 'Coronation chaos' and Biden in Northern Ireland

The US president's arrival in Belfast features in Wednesday's papers, as does a report about "problems" with the Coronation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/f3JKurQ

Chris Mason: Biden's blink and you'll miss it visit to NI

Despite months of diplomatic chatter, the US president's Northern Ireland trip does not amount to much. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Rg8oEyj

Western special forces inside Ukraine, leak shows

The UK has the largest contingent of special forces in Ukraine, according to a leaked classified file. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qPRblOB

More people entertaining at home as cost of living bites

Sales of home accessories and furniture rose in March as people ate out less to save money. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/T2Klxbz

Local elections 2023: What to expect from May's polls in England

The upcoming polls are the biggest test of political opinion in England outside a general election. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6ZaRYUv

Evan Gershkovich: US says journalist is wrongfully detained in Russia

Russia accuses Evan Gershkovich of the Wall Street Journal of spying, but the publication denies this. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hvEabjV

Dean Smith: Leicester appoint ex-Norwich and Villa manager until end of season

Former Norwich, Aston Villa and Brentford boss Dean Smith is named manager of Premier League strugglers Leicester City until the end of the season from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/p7Fv1LT

Wrexham 3-2 Notts County: Drama befitting Hollywood as hosts close on League return

Hollywood fantasy seems unable to match the on-field drama produced as Wrexham seek a way back to the Football League. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5SvwIGY

What lies behind the rise of the contraception app?

The NHS says the natural fertility awareness method can be up to 99% effective if followed correctly. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Wqz47jQ

Lithium: A white gold rush excites Cornwall - but who gains?

Locals wonder who will benefit from the mining of a metal that's fuelling a "battery arms race". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ore8cB3

The papers: 'Starmer backs attack ad' and 'coronation details'

Monday's papers have a mix of leads, focusing on attack ads by Labour and details of next month's coronation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DhGSKgk

Unesco world heritage status: Seven sites win UK backing

York, Birkenhead Park and an iron age settlement in Shetland are among the sites being put forward. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LjfXnDy

Coronation carriage will be a more comfortable ride

Air conditioning and modern suspension will help with the King's procession to Westminster Abbey. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wJSjl81

Small boats: An asylum seeker's five-nation trek to sanctuary

Rayan travelled 4,000 miles before taking a small boat across the English channel crossing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EDzZrei

Twitter: BBC objects to 'government funded media' label

Corporation says it wants to resolve issue after one of its main accounts receives new designation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RHu2kVM

Mystery carvings came from dismantled royal church

For decades Daren Frankish wondered what the stone carvings were in a wall in his Edinburgh workshop. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8aRAUq0

Eurovision 2023: Airbnb host tried to increase rent from £465 to over £2,000

Roy Henry says the host he booked with tried to raise the price from £465 to more than £2,000. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/f2wH8vV

Vaping: New measures to crack down on illegal sale of e-cigarettes to teenagers

A squad will be set up to ensure shops in England do not sell the products to children. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AYipVsD

Dozens killed in 'barbaric' Burkina Faso attacks

Nobody has claimed responsibility for the attacks that left 44 dead, but jihadist violence in the northern Sahel is common. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Q0PYdqO

Wolves say three arrests have been made after homophobic chanting during win over Chelsea

Wolves say three arrests have been made after homophobic chants were heard during Saturday's Premier League victory over Chelsea at Molineux. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NFo4Jxp

The women who left their jobs to code

Studies suggest women are less likely to work in tech than men but some are bucking the trend. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hTYsgin

What's life like in the UK's priciest seaside town?

Salcombe's beauty and beaches make it special, say locals - but the tourism comes at a cost. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9K0REVY

Eurovision hits meet Liverpool humour in Jonathan Harvey's A Thong For Europe

Sonia, Lulu and Conchita Wurst inspire a musical written in weeks for Liverpool by Jonathan Harvey. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GSiD09R

Florida governor threatens Disney with taxes and tolls

The threat comes days after Disney CEO called the governor's actions anti-business and anti-Florida. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TXcIavW

The papers: 'Brits shot in West Bank' and 'coronation invites'

Friday's papers feature coronation invites for charity workers and a shooting in the West Bank. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/F17zKJe

Dice roll settles tie in small Wisconsin town election

A dice roll instead of a coin flip was considered the fairest as both sides can participate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WI2T1ep

The Papers: 'Bad Friday' and 'King backs slavery research'

Friday's papers feature travel disruption and King Charles's support for new slavery research. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Nv5AJOu

What we can learn from a lonely death in social housing

Bureaucracy, isolation and government mistakes all led to a woman lying dead in her London flat for two years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZOWUlzS

US President Joe Biden expected to visit only one NI venue

An invitation to address the Stormont assembly has also been turned down, BBC News NI understands. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RGA4eIM

Beckton fire: Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman dies

Five people are also known to have been injured in the fire in east London, and taken to hospital. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BpQLNXg

Women's Finalissima: England beat Brazil in dramatic shootout

England beat Brazil in a dramatic penalty shootout to win the first Women's Finalissima and extend their unbeaten run to 30 games. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dC3VKjx

Israel blames Hamas for Lebanon rocket barrage as tensions rise

The attack, which saw 34 rockets fired into northern Israel, comes at a time of rising tension. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gHN9FSJ

MP Scott Benton claims ways around hospitality rules

The MP was suspended by the Tories after being filmed offering to lobby ministers for a fake company. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bpqkTdM

Olaparib: Drug to treat inherited cancers offered on NHS in England and Wales

Olaparib specifically targets cancers caused by faulty genes, like BRCA, and could be life-saving. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JfGBKQc

Eurovision 2023: Every song ranked, from Albania to the UK

All 37 countries have now submitted their entries. But which are the gems and what are the duds? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LFXvumT

Russia-Ukraine war: Iga Swiatek says tennis could have done better 'from the beginning'

A ban on Russian and Belarusian players by tennis authorities would have sent a strong message, says world number one Iga Swiatek. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2RdGilg

Contaminated blood inquiry: Dad wants family's pain recognised

Tony Summer's son Paul died, aged 44, in 2008 after contracting HIV and hepatitis C in his teens. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8vqzskF

Settlers of Catan: Creator of board game dies aged 70

Klaus Teuber, the dental assistant-turned board game designer, died after a short illness aged 70. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MkS9KZI

Businesses in NI face perfect storm warning

The new financial year can bring an increase in many costs from wages to business rates. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rMdhjZ2

Who is Karen McDougal? The second woman in the case

The former Playboy model is mentioned in the indictment against the former president. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EZivj1K

Who was in the courtroom with Donald Trump?

A who's who look at the people sitting front and centre at Donald Trump's arraignment. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vg4fGUT

Kabul embassy's Gurkha guards face removal from UK

A group of Nepalese men who worked guarding UK officials in Kabul are being made to leave the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JAWIS3N

Who is Juan Merchan, the judge in this case?

The New York judge is no stranger to the drama the former US president brings to the courtroom. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ALnPuy1

Martha Lane Fox warns against hysteria over AI

The tech pioneer told the BBC we should see artificial intelligence as an opportunity. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6nN5O0V

Airport scraps 100ml liquid rule with new scanners

Passengers at London City Airport can take two litres of liquids and electronics in their hand luggage. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/r65pmde

Wet wipes ban planned in England to tackle water pollution

The environment minister says she will ban wet wipes but critics say it barely tackles the problem. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0WbyOsq

Nigel Lawson: Reforming chancellor dies aged 91

Best known for his role as chancellor during the 1980s, Lord Lawson held key posts under Margaret Thatcher. from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-65167914?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Scots woman dies in Turkey during gastric band op

Shannon Bowe, 28, from Denny, near Falkirk, died on Saturday while undergoing weight loss surgery. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aTsIhU

Ros Atkins on… Why were there queues at Dover?

The BBC's analysis editor looks at whether post-Brexit checks are to blame for Port of Dover disruption. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HC4LuY8

Manchester Arena survivors to take 'disaster troll' to court

Survivors launch landmark legal case against conspiracy theorist for defamation and harassment. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EhWmHi9

Afghanistan: Rounded up from the streets into Taliban drug rehab

Afghanistan's government is running an aggressive campaign to remove drug users from the streets. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pY8kc0Z

Demand rises for passports as workers begin strike

The Home Office confirms a spike in passport applications as 1,000 workers begin a five-week strike. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ogi9oj4

Tesco boss won't predict when food price inflation will ease

John Allan says the firm is "doing its bit" to help customers cope with high inflation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TDglejL

Cost of living: The Peterborough mosque-run food hub at Ramadan

In a matter of months, a food hub in Peterborough has seen the number needing help grow seven-fold. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kXrFx38

Olivier Awards 2023: Mescal, Comer and Totoro triumph

Paul Mescal and Jodie Comer win the main acting prizes while My Neighbour Totoro wins six awards. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/27XmZc9

BBC presenter Susan Rae thanks listeners for support after Alzheimer's diagnosis

Radio 4 announcer Susan Rae was diagnosed last year and her sons launched an appeal to fund her care. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AVx2GjQ

Opec oil producers announce surprise cut in output

The cuts by the Opec+ group amount to more than one million barrels per day and could push up prices. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NUJuVL9

Nazi monument at Swiss cemetery sparks controversy

The origins of a long forgotten block of granite in the centre of a Swiss town spark controversy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1vFy6a5

Food prices: How the humble shopping list is saving us money

Soaring food prices mean some families are missing meals and desperate for deals, but preparation can help. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HGpo82t

US tornadoes: Death toll grows as extreme storms ravage several states

At least 21 people have been killed after a series of tornadoes tore through several US states. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hbJOopw

Sarah Polley told to return Oscar in 'cruel' April Fools' prank by daughter

The film-maker, who won an Oscar for Women Talking, got a letter asking her to "mail it back". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PdEWcFx

Andrew Tate: See luxury villa where brothers are under house arrest

The BBC's Lucy Williamson is outside the compound where Andrew Tate and brother Tristan are confined. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ON0V4cf

Judy Blume worried about intolerance and book banning in the US

Judy Blume says banning books "has become political... it's worse than it was in the 80s". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Kuz9TFx

Extra night ferries laid on to clear Dover backlog