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Uganda's Ebola outbreak: Why is it so serious?

It is proving more difficult to deal with as vaccines are not available for a rare strain of the virus. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/gvlETh7

Norrie pulls out of Korea Open an hour before quarter-final

British number one Cameron Norrie pulls out of his Korea Open quarter-final against Jenson Brooksby because of illness. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qejCmp5

Flintshire: Picture purr-fect cat sneaks into school photos

Mischievous Ziggy sprinkled stardust on a school's snaps when he crept into its photoshoot. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/SPnVBfW

New growth figures suggest UK not in recession

The economy grew in the second quarter of this year, but it remains smaller than pre-Covid levels. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/o85SuK2

Ukraine war: Zaporizhzhia locals flee Russia annexation

As Moscow formally seizes more of Ukraine, the BBC speaks to those on Russia's new so-called “border”. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/673bp1W

Man City v Man Utd: Erik ten Hag facing a derby dilemma - Danny Murphy analysis

MOTD2 pundit Danny Murphy says Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has a big decision to make in midfield for Sunday's Manchester derby. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zwHfJg2

England women to end 2022 against Japan and Norway

European champions England will play their final two games of 2022 against Japan and Norway in November. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rkDNwhi

Sheffield A61: Police officer hit by car after robbery report

The A61 Penistone Road is closed in both directions between Bamforth Street and Beulah Road. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/jIPRb7L

GFSN League: 20 years of LGBTQ+ league whose aim is not to exist

The Gay Football Supporters' Network (GFSN) League celebrates its 20th anniversary - and has the eventual aim of not needing to exist. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Wb2POha

Liz Truss: We had to take decisive action

The prime minister said ”controversial and difficult decisions” had to be made in the mini-budget. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/mDp24Zx

Dogs can sniff out stress on owner's breath

Four dogs successfully identified samples of sweat or breath taken from a stressed person. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/ZkIK20c

House of Zana owner hopes Zara trademark win will inspire others

Amber Kotrri says since her victory other businesses said they also received letters from Zara. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sXOEkSN

Rupa Huq MP apologises for 'superficially' black remark

Rupa Huq has been suspended as a Labour MP, with leader Sir Keir Starmer calling the remarks racist. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AV4Iadz

Call for ban on dangerous e-bike chargers after fires

The number of e-bike fires in London this year has already eclipsed the figure for 2021. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/NU4p8J0

Wes Streeting speech: Labour promises face-to-face GP appointments

Shadow health secretary Wes Streeting will set out plans to improve access to GPs in England. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/RSVl0H1

Striking NI teachers warned of contract breaches

Pay could be deducted as a result of not carrying out all contractual duties, principals are told. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/VoHZGjC

Schools in Wales: Five challenges found by Estyn

Five challenges facing Wales schools, as identified by inspectors, including the pandemic's effects. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/gp9fo2Z

NI students report unwanted sexual experiences

More than 1,000 university students are surveyed for the UNSEENATUNI report. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/k4e7DaO

Bristol's film production scene 'booming'

The film and production industry generated an estimated £20.8m, Bristol Film Office says from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/fHg6sXL

Jane Austen: Newly acquired letters go on show at museum

The letters to her sister discuss visiting London and her relationship with a young Irishman. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/fQztRS5

The workers who saw Scotland's ferries saga unfold

The staff at Ferguson shipyard talk about the highs and lows they have experienced over the last eight years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rczXuRO

'They said my Angel wouldn't survive the night'

Angel Lynn was bundled into a van by her then boyfriend before she was found on the A6. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/xs3Z6mw

Star and Arthur: MPs' 'extreme' concern at councils over child deaths

A group of MPs writes to ministers following the deaths of Star Hobson and Arthur Labinjo-Hughes. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/9l5AawN

Titanic: Ship that sent iceberg warning found in Irish Sea

The final resting place of the merchant ship SS Mesaba is pinpointed using cutting edge technology. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/QhHby63

Port of Felixstowe: Fresh strikes at UK's busiest container port

Workers are taking part in further days of strikes in a dispute over pay. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/xe8fG6R

Kerala lottery: India jackpot winner fed up with requests for help

Anoop, an auto driver from Kerala state, says he may have to move houses to escape the public attention. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gCY3bRz

Labour's Rachel Reeves blames chancellor for 'concerning' pound fall

Rachel Reeves says unfunded commitments by Kwasi Kwarteng are causing the sell-off of sterling. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/2DIEOmZ

Hundreds recalled over shoulder op concerns at Walsall hospital

Some patients have lost the full use of their arm after surgery at Walsall Manor Hospital. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/egjV6rq

NHS Scotland strikes are last resort, says union leader

Unite general secretary Sharon Graham warned that NHS union members are prepared to strike. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/GVPqx9r

Hounslow hit and run: Man arrested at Heathrow Airport

A 20-year-old man is detained at Heathrow Airport on suspicion of attempted murder. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kaA6TSX

Aldi boss: Shoppers are switching in their droves

The discounter gains 1.5 million new customers in 12 weeks, says UK chief executive Giles Hurley. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/S8YWIFd

Aira Force: Man rescued after 66ft Lake District waterfall slip

A mountain rescue team spent almost three hours rescuing the injured sightseer, volunteers say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/D6xHaE3

Knife crime: Some Cardiff shops sell blades to underage teens

Some shops are illegally selling knives to under-18s, an undercover BBC Wales investigation reveals. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/rM7Tey6

Bristol: Man dies and 90 evacuated in serious flats fire

A cordon is still in place after a fire started on the 16th floor of a block of flats in Bristol. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WMNvlmD

Cost of living crisis will strain NHS this winter - health expert

NHS Grampian's Jillian Evans says those who cannot eat or heat their homes are at greater risk of illness this winter. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/itbW6vs

Storm Fiona: Houses washed into sea as storm batters Canada

One person is missing after storm Fiona battered the eastern coast, leaving widespread damage. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aW5vLPZ

Labour republicans say national anthem doesn’t marry with party values

Some Labour members who back ending the monarchy are not happy with singing the national anthem. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fhN0IAS

Lost Victorian beauty spot emerges from Errwood Reservoir

The hamlet of Goyt's Bridge, in Derbyshire, demolished in the 1930s, emerges after low water levels. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/yMekmZB

Tyson Fury v Anthony Joshua: 'No chance' contract is signed on Monday, says promoter Eddie Hearn

There is "no chance" the contract for a proposed all-British heavyweight world title fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will be signed on Monday, says promoter Eddie Hearn. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/F4qyUYp

Morecambe and Wise 'Monty Python' UEA interview sparks further find

A long-lost interview is found after a clip about the duo's dislike of Monty Python made headlines. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/xXColTA

Emma Raducanu retires from Korea Open semi-final against Jelena Ostapenko with injury

Emma Raducanu retires with a glute injury in semi-finals of Korea Open, conceding to top seed Jelena Ostapenko. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jvn5EUA

Elton John honoured after White House performance

US President Joe Biden surprised Sir Elton John by giving him a medal for his contribution to music. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/X0uptKn

Leicester disorder: Five more men charged by police

It brings the total charged to eight, with 47 arrested, following recent disorder in the city. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/sy5Bidv

Max Whitlock: Olympic champion felt like 'complete failure' after retirement thoughts

Three-time Olympic gold medallist Max Whitlock "felt like a complete failure" when he contemplated stepping away from the sport after the Tokyo Games. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pVhAonG

Londoner reels in fish-catching record

Joe Murfitt has caught a fish in every one of the capital's districts and the City of London. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aPeDzjf

Sei whale carcass on Northern Ireland beach could become a museum attraction

It comes after an enormous dead Sei whale washed up on a County Down beach in early September. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YLoUMm5

Leeds 2023 opening-ceremony ticket offer tries to harness city's creativity

Money cannot buy tickets for the opening ceremony for Leeds's year of culture - but creativity can. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/hFgf9nM

Silvio Berlusconi: Ex-PM defends Russian war on eve of Italian election

Italy's former PM said Vladimir Putin wanted to replace the Kyiv government with 'decent people'. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ipZbHnd

Leeds 2023 opening-ceremony ticket offer tries to harness city's creativity

Money cannot buy tickets for the opening ceremony for Leeds's year of culture - but creativity can. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hFgf9nM

Cherry Valentine: Drag Race UK star George Ward dies

George Ward performed as Cherry Valentine on the second series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/ZP98ELT

Roger Federer's top 10 moments - vote for your favourite

As Roger Federer prepares to retire from top-level tennis, BBC Sport looks at the best moments of his astonishing career and asks readers to vote for their favourite. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BYuTqiH

UK considering options after access to EU research scheme stalls

The UK is applying to access Horizon Europe, the EU's £81.2bn scientific fund, following Brexit. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/AMI1JEo

Birmingham's Commonwealth bull to leave Centenary Square

Thursday will be the last chance to see the 2.5-tonne creation in its current home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7LRD130

What will happen to energy bills and mortgages? Upcoming dates to be aware of

Dates to look out for over the next few months that might have an impact on your finances. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/GFyaOHM

James Bond actor Daniel Craig sends message to 3 Dads Walking

Daniel Craig backs three fathers who lost daughters to suicide ahead of their latest challenge. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/vEHpbXF

James Bond actor Daniel Craig sends message to 3 Dads Walking

Daniel Craig backs three fathers who lost daughters to suicide ahead of their latest challenge. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vEHpbXF

Met Police failing in areas of its work, inspectors say

A police watchdog says the way the Met responds to the public is inadequate and must improve. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/c79Wn5s

UK interest rates: Rise expected and what that means for you

The Bank of England will announce its decision later with a seventh consecutive rise expected. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/aeiWbYU

Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Council strike could end after deal approved

The strike in Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon has seen more than 500,000 bins uncollected. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/C9pcmy0

Covid: Oxford oncologist in plea to government over Evusheld

Dr Lennard Lee wants the government to reconsider rolling out Evusheld for people immunosuppressed. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/nmFQshX

UK's first Early Cancer Institute is launched in Cambridge

Scientists at the new institute will devote their expertise to detecting and studying cancers early. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/dmBYzGM

What happens in an alcohol addiction detox unit?

Current and former patients, along with medical specialists, share their stories with the BBC. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/oMw47dH

Prince and Princess of Wales: William and Kate's Anglesey 'refuge'

Why a quiet corner of Wales gave William and Catherine a taste of relatively normal life for a time. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BDuUM0J

Prince and Princess of Wales: William and Kate's Anglesey 'refuge'

Why a quiet corner of Wales gave William and Catherine a taste of relatively normal life for a time. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/BDuUM0J

Liverpool: Jordan Henderson added to England squad for Nations League

Jordan Henderson joins up with Gareth Southgate's squad for Nations League games against Italy and Germany after recovering from injury. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OVLuxkB

Queen's funeral: Police arrest 67 people in London

More than 10,000 officers were deployed in London as part of the UK's biggest ever police operation. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/M3Y1GEc

Uganda's transplant revolution brings hope to thousands

Until now, anyone needing an organ transplant in Uganda had to travel abroad at huge expense. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/VlsqCpk

Barcelona post £86m profit for last financial year

Barcelona record a profit of £86m for the last financial year and expect to make a £240m profit next year, the club says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9otf7Fj

Cost of living: Wales tourism tax plan ill-timed, say businesses

Tourism operators facing rising costs speak out against a new charge for overnight visitors. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/bukg0O7

The Queen's funeral in pictures

Photos of the Queen's state funeral, from the procession through London to the service at Westminster Abbey. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/zhFNgm2

Ukraine claims control of key Oskil river on front line

Russia's army has been almost completely pushed out of Ukraine's north-eastern Kharkiv region. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4JSjH8w

Queen's funeral: Mourners face Great Western Railway delays

Damage to overhead electric wires means trains are unable to run between Slough and Paddington. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/c7RJbg0

Queen's funeral: Doors of Westminster Abbey open

Guests at the first state funeral since 1965 begin to arrive ahead of the service at 11:00 BST. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZsgRliX

Queen's funeral: Mourners face Great Western Railway delays

Damage to overhead electric wires means trains are unable to run between Slough and Paddington. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/c7RJbg0

The Queen's funeral: How you can watch and listen on Monday

The Queen's funeral will be broadcast on the BBC and shown on big screens around the UK. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/c0OVjmR

Port Talbot: Man arrested as crossbow found at attack scene

Police arrest a 50-year-old on suspicion of attempted murder after a 32-year-old is critically hurt. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/bGNcEdr

Ethan Nwaneri: Arsenal schoolboy, 15, on bench for Premier League game with Brentford

Arsenal name 15-year-old schoolboy Ethan Nwaneri as a substitute for Sunday's Premier League game against Brentford. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gCq678t

Lady Gaga forced to stop show amid lightning storm

The star was performing the last night of her Chromatica Ball tour in Miami when a storm descended. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SrgykMb

Ukraine war: Grave sites prompt calls for tribunal over Russian killings

The call comes as bodies are exhumed from hundreds of graves in areas recently liberated by Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/o7Xd2MR

Queen Elizabeth II's funeral: What will happen in Windsor?

Here is what we know about events in Windsor on the day of the Queen's state funeral. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/p9KwAEU

US abortion bans leave grey areas for complicated pregnancies

Women who want to end their pregnancies because of rare complications must navigate strict laws. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/tTXQaIR

Prince Harry to stand vigil Queen's coffin in military uniform

He has not been seen in military uniform since 2020, when he stepped back as a working royal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uT4BbK7

Pakistan flood volunteer: 'It was like there was no happiness in the village'

Waqar Hussain witnessed the devastation for himself, as fundraisers say more donations are needed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/W04be5x

Queen Elizabeth II's special connection with Windsor Great Park

The Queen's association with Windsor Great Park began in the 1930s when her family moved to Windsor. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/dpEY5Fs

Queen Elizabeth II's special connection with Windsor Great Park

The Queen's association with Windsor Great Park began in the 1930s when her family moved to Windsor. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dpEY5Fs

Liz Truss to meet world leaders ahead of Queen's funeral

The PM will meet leaders including US President Joe Biden over the weekend, before Monday's service. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bXJEdOR

Davis Cup: Leon Smith defends team selections after Great Britain lose to Netherlands

Great Britain's Davis Cup captain Leon Smith defends his team selections after the hosts fail to qualify for the knockout stage. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/l08WjAI

Infected blood transfusions probably killed 1,800 in UK - study

Study estimates 27,000 people were infected with hepatitis C in UK after surgery in 1970s and 1980s. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/6dBUYT2

Queen Elizabeth II's grandchildren to observe lying-in-state vigil

Prince Harry will wear military uniform for the occasion at the request of his father, King Charles III. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/OGFWxbL

PCs Nicola Hughes and Fiona Bone murders: No moving on, father says

PCs Nicola Hughes and Fiona Bone were killed in an ambush by Dale Cregan 10 years ago. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/sf6EDeA

Greater Anglia trains severely disrupted due to damaged lines

The disruption will affect people travelling to London to pay their respects to the Queen. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/QVGcB8q

Colchester murder probe: Man, 22, charged over Distillery Lane death

Bako Azad Sheikha, 22, was found with fatal injuries in Colchester on Monday, police say. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/RjcHtZp

French air traffic control strike affects thousands of passengers

Hundreds of flights are cancelled on Friday, affecting tens of thousands of passengers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AIFspQc

Queen's funeral plans: What we know so far

Here's what we know about events on the day of the Queen's state funeral. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/1aURjpn

'The Queen adopted my corgi's brother'

When Nadia Monaco adopted "cutest pup ever" Wilbur, she had no idea that he had a famous relative. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/d4TrjFV

'The Queen adopted my corgi's brother'

When Nadia Monaco adopted "cutest pup ever" Wilbur, she had no idea that he had a famous relative. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/d4TrjFV

Smear tests: Women waiting three times longer than they should for results

It means women are waiting more than three times longer than they should for results. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Cm7agiF

Syria cholera outbreak serious threat to region - UN

It is believed to be linked to people drinking unsafe water from the drought-hit River Euphrates. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/cLfqhTr

'Sandringham WI will never be the same without Queen' says chairman

The Queen was president of the local Women's Institute branch and would attend their winter meeting. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vjtPagI

'Sandringham WI will never be the same without Queen' says chairman

The Queen was president of the local Women's Institute branch and would attend their winter meeting. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/vjtPagI

Journey along morning queues to see the Queen

Video shows people in London waiting to see the Queen lying-in-state at 08:20 BST on Wednesday. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/5bTVrGD

Queen lying in state: Queuing through the night to 'say hello and goodbye'

People are queuing through the night for the chance to walk past the Queen's coffin in Westminster. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/FUib3EI

Anti-obesity strategy to be reviewed due to cost-of-living crisis

It raises concerns plans including a ban on TV advertising of junk food pre-9pm could be scrapped. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ck0x2Iw

Queen Elizabeth II: Sandringham requests plastic removed from flowers

Sandringham says removing wrapping will aid the longevity of cut flowers, which will be composted. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/apycRE6

13-year-old becomes UK's youngest senior footballer

Glenavon teenager Christopher Atherton becomes the youngest senior footballer in the UK at 13 years and 329 days old. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/IDsouRz

Iowa teen who killed alleged rapist sentenced and fined

Pieper Lewis, now 17, is put on probation for five years over the deadly stabbing in Iowa in 2020. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kBJh0Eu

UK inflation rate eases but still near 40-year high

Price rises slow slightly in August but the pace of inflation is still near a 40-year high. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/aeYEPyG

Arrests of protesters prompt free-speech concerns

Campaigners criticise police action at events to mark King Charles III's ascension to the throne. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qd8TS9A

Torvill and Dean share memories of the Queen

Mr Dean wrote to express thanks to the monarch and received a response a few days before her death. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/mwvCl8S

Experts launch world's largest genetic study of ME

Academics are seeking 20,000 people with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis to take part in the research. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/uIwoJyx

Thailand lèse-majesté: Activist jailed for dressing like Thai queen at protest

Another activist is imprisoned under Thailand's stringent law banning criticism of the royals. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9AC5b0c

Queen Elizabeth II: A life in Land Rovers

The iconic cars were "part of the royal family's DNA" according to motoring journalist Quentin Wilson. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/DbamUd1

Drakeford was not told of new Prince of Wales beforehand

Mark Drakeford discovered William would be the new Prince of Wales at the same time as the public. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fhOPNYG

King Charles III to address Houses of Parliament before Scotland trip

He will hear condolences at Westminster before travelling to Edinburgh to mount a vigil for the Queen. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/DQOnJcC

London Tube lines and stations re-open after power cut issues

Several Tube stations were closed including Oxford Circus which was evacuated just before 07:00 BST. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/TYZHoVk

Queen Elizabeth II: NI Assembly to pay tribute to monarch

The day before King Charles III visits NI, members will gather in the chamber to express condolences. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AadLtDO

Lynette White: Tony Paris, one of Cardiff Three, dies

Tony Paris was wrongly jailed for the murder of Lynette White in Cardiff Bay in 1990. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/2Zpygoq

Pictures of Queen Elizabeth II's final journey from Balmoral to Edinburgh

Images from the day as the Queen's funeral cortege travels to Edinburgh. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/h7UeYFf

Bank holiday approved for day of Queen's funeral

The UK will have a bank holiday on Monday 19 September after King Charles III approved an official order. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uz5VQ1S

Thousands to line streets as Queen Elizabeth II's coffin leaves Balmoral

The late monarch's coffin will make the six-hour journey from her Scottish estate to Edinburgh by hearse. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/scrRwJP

The route from Balmoral to Edinburgh

The public can pay their respects as the coffin lies at rest at St Giles Cathedral in Scotland's capital. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/S9ujOkD

King Charles III: His first few days

When the Queen died the throne passed immediately to Charles. We look back on his first moments as King. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kw1epC5

King Charles III: His first few days

When the Queen died the throne passed immediately to Charles. We look back on his first moments as King. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/kw1epC5

Charles formally confirmed as king in ceremony televised for first time

Charles III is proclaimed as monarch in the first televised Accession Council. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/I0Jioy3

Wendy Buckney: Clydach man, 55, charged with murder

Retired horsewoman Wendy Buckney, who founded a riding centre and livery yard, died last month. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/MdPFSQL

Wendy Buckney: Clydach man, 55, charged with murder

Retired horsewoman Wendy Buckney, who founded a riding centre and livery yard, died last month. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MdPFSQL

Air pollution cancer breakthrough will rewrite the rules

Research shows that cancers might not always be caused by DNA mutations, as previously thought. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/qPys1d6

Air pollution cancer breakthrough will rewrite the rules

Research shows that cancers might not always be caused by DNA mutations, as previously thought. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/qPys1d6

Air pollution cancer breakthrough will rewrite the rules

Research shows that cancers might not always be caused by DNA mutations, as previously thought. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qPys1d6

Ukraine war: Heavily pregnant medic held in Russian prison

The family of Mariana Mamonova are calling for her release before her due date at the end September. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bwGL27Q

Queen Elizabeth II: Australians pay tribute to 'a great monarch'

People in Sydney discuss what Queen Elizabeth II meant to them. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/XacVSBG

Queen Elizabeth II: Gun salute tribute set for Cardiff

A gun salute of 96 rounds will mark each year of Queen Elizabeth II's life, on Friday. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/DrlMdEI

Royal rebranding: What will happen to stamps, coins, banknotes and passports?

We're used to seeing Queen Elizabeth II's portrait and coat of arms in our change and on cereal boxes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pOHLRcP

National life after Queen's death: Will schools close?

Strikes are cancelled, some sport is postponed, and a bank holiday is expected. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/tpOdl5u

One in eight on hospital waiting list as backlog grows

Numbers waiting for treatments, such as knee and hip surgery, reaches 6.84 million in England. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/JfxrVvG

Truss may reform energy market over profits

Renewable and nuclear generators may be asked to take up new contracts at prices lower than those offered for gas. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/gk3rQOj

One in eight on hospital waiting list as backlog grows

Numbers waiting for treatments, such as knee and hip surgery, reaches 6.84m in England. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/JfxrVvG

What to expect from Truss's announcement

The government could borrow £100bn to cap the typical household energy bill at around £2,500 a year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Lzo60rU

Tamil Nadu: The India state honouring British-era colonel

Tamil Nadu state remembers John Pennycuick for the dam he built and is gifting a bust in UK in his honour. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/noEsjhG

Barack and Michelle Obama return to White House to unveil portraits

Former US president Barack Obama says the painting of his wife captures "everything he loves" about her. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/S6b5PmK

Olivia Pratt-Korbel: Man held on suspicion of murder bailed

Police had been given extra time to question the man in connection with the nine-year-old's death. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/e1EasmG

Olivia Pratt-Korbel murder suspect released on bail

Four men arrested in connection with the murder of Olivia Pratt Korbel are released on conditional bail. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/e1EasmG

Liz Truss: What do voters in south London make of her?

"Low expectations" or a "competent" prime minister? Voters give their view on Liz Truss. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/4tnKmVq

Therese Coffey's views on abortion concerning, charity says

The new health secretary has opposed extending abortion rights but has said the law wouldn't change. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/j7eKTUz

Typhoon Hinnamnor: Seven drown in flooded South Korean car park

But two people, who were part of a group that had gone to the carpark to move their cars, were rescued. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ue37gC1

Cost of living: Children's hospice £600k energy bill shock

Ty Hafan says it is facing a challenge worse than the pandemic as it deals with rising costs. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/xXbueYF

Outcry as Chinese lockdown traps residents during earthquake

Some say they tried to flee during an earthquake but found their gates locked due to Covid restrictions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4Yh9zZ6

Derby taxi driver helps prevent passenger being defrauded

Nayyer Iqbal Bhatti was asked by his female passenger to drive to a bank 15 miles (24km) away. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/MAWQDUX

Boris Johnson leaves No 10 - his departure speech in full

Outgoing Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks to the nation outside No 10 Downing Street. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/kvjNnfC

US Open: Rafael Nadal not sure when he will return after loss to Frances Tiafoe

Rafael Nadal says he does not know when he will play again after losing in the US Open fourth round. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lvcdzWA

Fat Leonard: Malaysian businessman linked to US Navy scandal escapes

Leonard Francis is at the heart of a massive million dollar bribery scandal involving the US Navy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bd2ySV0

Streatham Hill: Man shot dead by armed police

Police say the man, believed to be in his 20s, was shot after the pursuit of a "suspect vehicle". from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/K5FRWYv

Gas prices soar 26% after Russia keeps key pipeline closed

The continued closure of Nord Stream 1 has added to concerns about energy supplies this winter. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5Ztf4u1

Alcohol shop to hire 2,200 with on-the-spot interviews

Dan Murphy's in Australia is holding quick 'on-the-spot' interviews to beat staff shortage. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4tadnLG

Sturgeon to set emergency budget two weeks after new PM's plan

Nicola Sturgeon says she expects the incoming prime minister to set out a plan by the end of September. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/FaVT01u

Aberystwyth Uni nursing degree to encourage Welsh speakers

Students welcome opportunity to learn closer to home in move to boost Welsh language in health care. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/aqHfjDK

Chiswick gym-goer has bank account emptied after locker raid

Charlotte believes thieves got her debit card PIN via a banking app and used it on a shopping spree. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NydzSjE

Energy bills: Fears power cuts will switch off nebuliser

Susan Clifton fears power cuts could see her husband's nebuliser fail and is preparing for winter. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/M4oljSk

Ukraine war: Russia wants to destroy Europeans' normal life, Zelensky warns

Russia is trying to attack Europe with "poverty and political chaos", President Zelensky says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BrtnidR

Bow stabbing: One dead and another critical after 'disturbance'

Police are called to "a disturbance involving a large number of people" in east London. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/HSan4fU

Dutch Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton says Mercedes 'finally feels alive' after strong qualifying

Lewis Hamilton said his recalcitrant Mercedes "finally felt alive" in a Dutch Grand Prix qualifying session that delivered both frustration and promise. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vS0fIw4

Liz Truss promises to act immediately on bills and energy supply

Conservative leadership hopeful Liz Truss says she will immediately act to help people with soaring energy bills if she becomes PM. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/UTf31F8

Victoria Azarenka wants safeguarding improved for female players

Victoria Azarenka says tennis needs to improve safeguarding to stop "vulnerable young ladies getting taken advantage of". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yVn8UYs

Barack Obama: Emmy win for narrating Netflix documentary

The former president's five-part Netflix documentary series nabs an Emmy for best narrator. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nkD8wxT

Ukraine war: As UK counts pennies, we count casualties - Olena Zelenska

Ukraine's first lady says it's important to keep highlighting the human cost of the war in her country. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/Ly6OK7W

Ukraine war: As UK counts pennies, we count casualties - Olena Zelenska

Ukraine's first lady says it's important to keep highlighting the human cost of the war in her country. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ly6OK7W

Man dies after van crashes into ditch in County Tyrone

Two men were found injured in the van and one died after being taken to hospital. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/9mQFZj0

Maidstone family gives home to dog thrown from moving lorry

There were fears the dog had internal bleeding after being thrown from the lorry travelling at 50mph. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/AqiHvPh

Steamship restorer awarded rare maritime medal

Captain Dan Cross says he is "deeply honoured" by receiving the accolade. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/Liqv0sc

Olivia Pratt-Korbel: Funeral mourners asked to wear pink by family

Olivia Pratt-Korbel was shot after a gunman chased a man into her home in Liverpool in August. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tiwWo91

Switching to green fuel needs same urgency as Covid jab, says energy boss

Investing in green energy earlier would have meant cheaper electricity now, the boss of Octopus energy says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iqgV64W

Christopher Halliwell murders: Police missed clues

Wiltshire Police apologise to the family of Becky Godden for not bringing her killer to justice sooner. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/O2Ds0xk

Long Covid: 11-year-old on Leeds long Covid clinic help

The clinic is one of 15 regional hubs established to help children with long Covid symptoms. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/6UjznQL

T20 World Cup: Jason Roy out of England squad, Chris Woakes & Mark Wood in

Opener Jason Roy is left out of England's squad for the Twenty20 World Cup in Australia but bowlers Mark Wood and Chris Woakes are fit to return. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XF0jcGm

UK's former ambassador imprisoned in Myanmar

The judgment comes days after Vicky Bowman and her spouse were arrested for flouting visa rules. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rfBLDWc

Birmingham 2022: Nearly half of UK watched Commonwealth Games

A government report describes the Games as a spectacular showcase for Birmingham. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/01UxP7u

Betsi Cadwaladr: Health board boss set to retire for personal reasons

Jo Whitehead, who became chief executive in January 2021, will retire for personal reasons. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/ZWzLcuV

What are smart motorways and are they dangerous?

No more smart motorways will be built, until their safety has been comprehensively assessed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BdLkFrz

Nottingham maternity crisis: What are families calling for?

With a review to start into Nottingham's maternity services, the BBC looks back at what led to it. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/vErLqsb

Man Utd transfer news: Antony signs from Ajax for £82m

Manchester United complete the signing of Brazil winger Antony from Ajax for an initial fee of 95m euros (£82m). from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1Cun68d

Rare model trains fetch 'astonishing' £25k at auction

The models, by James Stanley Beeson, are held in incredibly high regard, says an expert. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AEO6w5f