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Newry: Arson attack could have killed me - Aontú member - BBC News | 2023-07-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Sharon Loughran says her car was set alight during what police are treating as a sectarian attack. | Northern Ireland | A car was set alight in the Damolly Village area on Wednesday morning
An arson attack in County Down is being treated as a sectarian hate crime, police have said.
A car belonging to Aontú member Sharon Loughran was set alight at about 03:15 BST in Damolly Village, Newry, on Wednesday.
Ms Loughran said she is still t... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-66176770 |
PMQs live: Oliver Dowden and Angela Rayner stand in again - BBC News | 2023-07-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Rishi Sunak is at the Nato summit, where he has been holding talks with Volodymyr Zelensky. | UK Politics | We're now closing our live coverage of Prime Minister's Questions - which saw Deputy PM Oliver Dowden and Labour's deputy leader Angela Rayner trade criticism, claims and jibes about child poverty, mortgage costs and bringing inflation down.
You can read more about some of the key issues of the moment here:
• Mortgage... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-politics-66174139 |
Revamped Burrell Collection wins Museum of the Year - BBC News | 2023-07-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The Glasgow attraction secured the £120,000 Art Fund award - the largest museum prize in the world. | Scotland | The Burrell Collection has won the prestigious award a year after it reopened
A recently refurbished Glasgow museum has won one of the world's most lucrative art prizes.
The Burrell Collection has been named the Art Fund Museum of the Year 2023, which comes with a £120,000 award.
The winner was announced by artist S... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-66001454 |
Italian uproar over judge's 10-second groping rule - BBC News | 2023-07-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Young Italians object to the acquittal of a school caretaker who admitted groping a teenage student. | Europe | White Lotus actor Paolo Camilli was among those expressing their anger that "a brief grope, if it's under 10 seconds, isn't considered a crime"
Does it count as sexual harassment if an assault lasts less than 10 seconds?
Many young people in Italy are expressing outrage on social media, after a judge cleared a school... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66174352 |
Bank of England: We must see job through to cut inflation - BBC News | 2023-07-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Andrew Bailey tells an audience at Mansion House that it is "crucial" inflation falls back to 2%. | Business | The governor of the Bank of England has said it is "crucial that we see the job through" to slow soaring prices in a speech to the world of finance.
Andrew Bailey said reducing inflation to 2% is "so important" as people "should trust that their hard-earned money maintains its value".
Currently, inflation, which is t... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66152690 |
Ukraine war: Zelensky admits slow progress but says offensive is not a movie - BBC News | 2023-07-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Speaking to the BBC, Ukraine's leader stresses that the counter-offensive is not a Hollywood movie. | Europe | Ukraine's leader said people's lives were at stake in the counter-offensive
President Volodymyr Zelensky has acknowledged battlefield progress has been "slower than desired", weeks into Ukraine's military offensive to recapture areas occupied by Russia.
"Some people believe this is a Hollywood movie and expect result... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-65971790 |
What's next in BBC presenter claims? - BBC News | 2023-07-12T00:00:00 | null | The BBC still has questions to answer after lawyers representing the young person at the centre of the allegations disputed the mother’s account. | null | The BBC still has many questions to answer after lawyers representing the young person at the centre of the allegations disputed the mother’s account.
In a letter to the BBC, the lawyer makes claims that throw doubt on the story that has dominated front pages through the weekend, but with the BBC facing the media as i... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66158050 |
Far-right Finnish leader Riikka Purra sorry in racist posts uproar - BBC News | 2023-07-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Riikka Purra admits making the comments in 2008, while the PM vows no tolerance of racism. | Europe | Riikka Purra led the Finns Party to second place in April elections and her party now controls key ministries
Finland's far-right finance minister, Riikka Purra, has apologised for a string of racist comments she posted 15 years ago that have just come to light.
Describing the posts as "stupid", she said she was sorr... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66166795 |
BBC presenter: What questions still remain? - BBC News | 2023-07-12T00:00:00 | null | Ros Atkins takes a look at what we do and do not know about the BBC presenter row. | null | Claims relating to allegations about an unnamed BBC presenter have been dominating the headlines after the Sun newspaper reported that the presenter was alleged to have paid someone for sexually explicit photos, beginning when they were 17.
On Monday, that young person's lawyer said nothing inappropriate or unlawful h... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66162767 |
Nato summit: Allies refuse to give Ukraine timeframe on joining - BBC News | 2023-07-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The alliance says Kyiv can join "when conditions are met" as President Zelensky criticises "absurd" delay. | Europe | Mr Zelensky holding a Ukrainian flag from the destroyed city of Bakhmut
Nato states have said Ukraine can join the military alliance "when allies agree and conditions are met" after President Volodymyr Zelensky criticised the "absurd" delay to accession.
In a communique, Nato said it recognised the need to move faste... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66167616 |
Taylor Swift: Disabled fans struggle to get Eras Tour Wembley tickets - BBC News | 2023-07-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Wembley Stadium says the demand for accessible tickets has been "unprecedented". | Newsbeat | Taylor Swift is heading to the UK next year on a stadium tour
Tickets for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour are the most in demand in the UK right now.
But for disabled fans trying to grab a place for shows at Wembley Stadium, it's been an even tougher experience.
Accessibility places for the shows there aren't sold by Ticke... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-66166012 |
Iowa's Republican legislature passes six-week abortion ban - BBC News | 2023-07-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Iowa joins several other Midwest states in bringing new restrictions since Roe V Wade was overturned. | US & Canada | Republican Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds will sign the bill into law on Friday.
Iowa's Republican-led legislature has passed a bill banning most abortions after six weeks.
Both the state's Senate and House passed the legislation on Tuesday night after Republican Governor Kim Reynolds called for a rare special session to... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66178728 |
The Anthropocene: Canadian lake mud 'symbolic of human changes to Earth' - BBC News | 2023-07-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Scientists want to use sediments in Crawford Lake as a signifier for a new epoch in geological time. | Science & Environment | Crawford Lake is a limestone sinkhole that has filled with water
Crawford Lake, a small body of water in Ontario, Canada, is being put forward as the location that best records humanity's impacts on Earth.
Scientists are trying to define a new geological time period to recognise the changes we've made to the planet, ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-66132769 |
Jens Stoltenberg to stay as Nato chief for another year - BBC News | 2023-07-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Nato's decision suggests it wants continuity and experience as the war in Ukraine continues. | World | The head of Nato, Jens Stoltenberg, is to stay on for another year after his contract was extended again.
Mr Stoltenberg's time as secretary general was due to end in October, but the 31 Nato states decided to keep him on rather than opting for someone new.
His term had already been extended three times - and this ne... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-66095958 |
Record pay rises fuel fresh inflation fears - BBC News | 2023-07-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Wages continue to rise strongly, raising the prospect of more interest rate rises by the Bank of England. | Business | UK wages have risen at a record annual pace fuelling fears that inflation will stay high for longer.
Regular pay grew by 7.3% in the March to May period from a year earlier, official figures showed, equalling the highest growth rate last month.
However, despite the record increase, pay rises still lag behind inflatio... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66156713 |
Ex-Manson follower Leslie Van Houten released from prison after 53 years - BBC News | 2023-07-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Charles Manson cult follower Leslie Van Houten was convicted in the 1969 murder of a California couple. | US & Canada | California's governor had blocked previous bids to release Leslie Van Houten (right)
Leslie Van Houten, a former follower of notorious cult leader Charles Manson, has been released on parole after serving more than five decades of a life sentence for two brutal murders.
Van Houten, 73, was a 19-year old member of the... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66171806 |
BBC presenter row: Jeremy Vine says unnamed BBC presenter could be sacked - BBC News | 2023-07-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The Radio 2 host says fresh claims meant the presenter "needs to come forward now". | Entertainment & Arts | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. BBC presenter 'needs to come forward now', says Vine
The presenter at the centre of claims about his private life could be sacked now that fresh allegations have been made, Jeremy Vine has said.
But Vine - unconnected to th... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66164548 |
Boris Johnson early Covid WhatsApps still not passed to inquiry - BBC News | 2023-07-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The government had until 16.00 BST on Monday to hand over the ex-PM's messages to the Covid inquiry. | UK Politics | WhatsApp messages sent to and by Boris Johnson before May 2021 have still not been handed over to the Covid inquiry, because they are stuck on his phone.
The government had until 16.00 BST on Monday to hand over relevant material to the inquiry after the Cabinet Office lost a legal challenge.
But the BBC understands ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-66165001 |
Last Ukrainian refugees leave Edinburgh cruise ship - BBC News | 2023-07-12T00:00:00 | null | Ukrainian refugees living on a cruise ship in Leith have been moved into new accommodation. | null | Ukrainian refugees living on a cruise ship in Leith have been moved into new accommodation.
More than 1,000 Ukrainian refugees had been housed on the MS Victoria however, the Scottish government’s contract with Forth Ports ended on Tuesday.
A lack of sufficient accommodation meant that not all people on board could s... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-66171006 |
Iceland volcano: Lava bursts through ground after intense earthquakes - BBC News | 2023-07-12T00:00:00 | null | An eruption has sent lava and smoke pouring on the Reykjanes peninsula following intense earthquake activity in the area. | null | A volcanic eruption has sent lava and smoke pouring out of the side of Mount Fagradalsfjall, near Iceland's capital Reykjavik.
It comes after intense earthquake activity in the area. Local authorities said on Monday there was no imminent hazard to people in the region.
The volcano is located in the country's southwes... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66161173 |
South China Sea: Philippines to allow Barbie movie but wants map blurred - BBC News | 2023-07-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Philippine censors said they were convinced the "cartoonish" map did not depict the nine-dash line. | Asia | Margot Robbie plays the lead in the Barbie movie
The Philippines has requested that a controversial map in the new Barbie movie be blurred, but it will allow the film to be screened.
The production was banned in Vietnam for allegedly showing the nine-dash line on a map.
The line is significant as it is used by China... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-66173164 |
Airport drop-off fees soar by nearly a third - RAC - BBC News | 2023-07-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Eight major UK airports have increased fees for drivers to drop off passengers, according to new data. | Business | Airport drop-off charges for drivers have increased by almost a third at UK airports over the past year, according to the RAC.
These are initial fees charged for dropping off someone as close to a terminal as possible.
The biggest hikes in so-called kiss and fly charges are at Southampton and Belfast International, t... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66174677 |
No free school meals in summer holidays, says Drakeford - BBC News | 2023-07-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | One council has said it will dip into its reserves to feed vulnerable children over the summer. | Wales | Mark Drakeford confirmed the free meals would not be extended over summer
Free school meals will not be extended across the school holidays, Mark Drakeford has confirmed in the Senedd.
The Welsh government had funded the meals during the pandemic and up to last spring.
The first minister said the lack of free school... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-66168965 |
Nadine Dorries referred to authorities over messages to officials - BBC News | 2023-07-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The Conservative MP allegedly threatened to use her "platform" to find out why she was denied a peerage. | UK Politics | In June Nadine Dorries said she would resign her Mid Bedfordshire seat with "immediate effect"
Nadine Dorries has been referred to the Conservative chief whip by the UK's top civil servant over claims she sent "forceful" messages to officials.
The Mid Bedfordshire MP announced she would be standing down as an MP just... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-66178892 |
Zayn opens up about One Direction split: 'We got sick of each other' - BBC News | 2023-07-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The star discusses his time in One Direction and fatherhood in his first interview for six years. | Entertainment & Arts | Zayn Malik has revealed the reasons behind his abrupt departure from One Direction in his first interview for six years.
The star quit the band in the middle of their 2015 world tour, initially saying he had taken a break due to "stress".
But speaking to the Call Her Daddy podcast, Zayn said he'd realised the band's ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66173761 |
Ryuchell: Japanese TV personality found dead at agent's office - BBC News | 2023-07-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | An influential LGBT figure in Japan, Ryuchell was also criticised for their gender non-conformity. | Asia | Japanese TV personality Ryuchell has been found dead by their manager at the agency's office in Tokyo.
The 27-year-old's cause of death has not yet been confirmed, but police said they are investigating if they took their own life.
Ryuchell married a fellow model, Peco in 2016 and the pair had a son.
In August 2022,... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-66178363 |
BBC presenter sent abusive and menacing messages to second young person - BBC News | 2023-07-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | They say they were sent abusive messages by the presenter and put under pressure to meet up. | Entertainment & Arts | A young person has told BBC News they felt threatened by the BBC presenter at the centre of a row over payment for sexually explicit photos.
The individual in their early 20s was first contacted anonymously by the male presenter on a dating app.
They say they were put under pressure to meet up but never did.
When th... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66165766 |
Questions for the Sun over BBC presenter story - BBC News | 2023-07-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | As claims and counter-claims continue, one area under scrutiny is how the Sun has handled the story. | Entertainment & Arts | As claims and counter-claims surrounding a BBC presenter continue to dominate the headlines, there are still many questions about what happened and how the story has been handled.
On Friday, the Sun newspaper reported that the unnamed BBC personality had been accused of paying a young person tens of thousands of pound... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66174059 |
BBC presenter row: Huw Edwards' wife names him as BBC presenter at centre of allegations - BBC News | 2023-07-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The Met Police have ended their assessment and say there is no evidence of a criminal offence. | UK | BBC Newsnight has this evening been hosting a discussion on the latest developments in the story - with opposing views being presented.
Sun columnist Rod Liddle – who was formerly editor of BBC Radio 4’s Today programme – said the newspaper had “behaved impeccably” and had published the story because the accusations b... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-66159469 |
Kevin Spacey: Jurors read actor's police interviews during trial - BBC News | 2023-07-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Prosecutors wrapped up their evidence against Kevin Spacey in his London sex assault trial today. | UK | Jurors were read transcripts from police interviews with Kevin Spacey during the prosecution's final day of evidence in his sex assault trial.
The actor was questioned five times by Met Police officers in New York and London in 2019. He was not under arrest during the interviews.
Spacey, 63 said he was "baffled" by o... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-66180798 |
BBC presenter row: Key questions remain for corporation and The Sun - BBC News | 2023-07-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The row about the BBC presenter has developed into a series of claims and counter-claims. | Entertainment & Arts | After a day in which the BBC produced a fuller timeline of its actions through this story, where are we now?
For the BBC, key questions remain, primarily around what it did having received the complaint in May.
It's difficult to assess the actions of the Corporate Investigations Team without knowing exactly the detai... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66170192 |
Ukraine: Russian general reported killed in attack on Berdyansk hotel - BBC News | 2023-07-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Lt Gen Oleg Tsokov's death is announced on TV and by Russian war channels on social media. | Europe | Lt-Gen Tsokov has reportedly died following a missile strike in Berdyansk
A senior Russian general has been killed in a missile strike in Ukraine, Russian sources have said.
Lt Gen Oleg Tsokov is said to have died in a strike on a hotel housing Russian military commanders in Berdyansk, on Ukraine's occupied southern ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66171638 |
Nato: Warm words but a diplomatic reality check for Ukraine - BBC News | 2023-07-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | President Zelensky wants assurances Ukraine will join Nato after the war, but members chose strategic caution. | Europe | UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said Ukraine belongs in Nato
Volodymyr Zelensky may or may not be a Rolling Stones fan - but after this Nato summit, he is probably familiar with their song entitled You Can't Always Get What You Want.
Ukraine's president came to Vilnius, Lithuania, with high expectations.
He was lo... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66183066 |
G7 to announce long-term Ukraine security package at Nato summit - BBC News | 2023-07-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | It comes after Nato refused to provide Kyiv with a timeline for joining the alliance. | Europe | President Zelensky with his wife Olena Zelenska at the Nato summit in Vilnius, Lithuania
G7 members are expected to ratify a wide-ranging security pact with Ukraine at the Nato summit on Wednesday.
But they stopped short of providing a timeframe for Kyiv to join the security alliance, provoking the anger of President... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66172421 |
Thomas Cashman: Olivia killer loses bid to fight jail sentence - BBC News | 2023-07-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Thomas Cashman, who shot dead schoolgirl Olivia Pratt-Korbel, is refused permission to appeal. | Liverpool | Thomas Cashman was sentenced to a minimum of 42 years for murder
The gunman who shot dead nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel in Liverpool has been refused permission to appeal against his sentence.
The schoolgirl was caught in the crossfire when gun-wielding Thomas Cashman, 34, chased a fellow drug dealer into her hom... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-66173484 |
South Korea welcomes first panda twins - BBC News | 2023-07-12T00:00:00 | null | The moment a giant panda gave birth to twins for the first time in South Korea has been captured on camera. | null | A giant panda gave birth to twins for the first time in South Korea on Tuesday.
The babies - both female - were born hours apart, one weighing 180g (6.3oz) and the other 140g (4.9oz). The Everland theme park zoo says mother Ai Bao handled the delivery well. | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-66172308 |
Mabli Hall: Baby who died after being hit by car was in pram - BBC News | 2023-07-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Eight-month-old Mabli Hall died from a brain injury after a car hit her pram, an inquest hears. | Wales | Mabli Cariad Hall was "beautiful, smiley and happy", a family friend said in a tribute
An eight-month-old was in her pram outside a hospital when she was hit and killed by a car, an inquest has heard.
Mabli Cariad Hall was struck by a white BMW outside Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire in June, along... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-66163363 |
Nato summit: Biden says 'we will not waver' in support for Ukraine - BBC News | 2023-07-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The US president is speaking about the continued support for Ukraine in its war against Russia. | World | Wallace will be forgiven for his frankness
UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace’s remarks about Ukraine needing to be more grateful should be seen in context. He was not voicing frustration or anger. He was instead suggesting Kyiv needed to be more politically savvy. He was saying Ukrainian officials should understand mor... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-66140072 |
Wimbledon 2023: 'Spoil-sport' security booed after making crowd member throw caught ball back - BBC Sport | 2023-07-12T00:00:00 | null | Watch the moment a member of Wimbledon security is booed after asking a crowd member to return a caught ball during Christopher Eubanks' quarter-final against Daniil Medvedev. | null | Watch the moment a member of Wimbledon security is booed after asking a crowd member to return a caught ball during Christopher Eubanks' quarter-final against Daniil Medvedev.
Available to UK users only. | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/tennis/66181613 |
Teacher strikes: NASUWT members vote for strike action - BBC News | 2023-07-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The NASUWT union says it will consider going on strike in the autumn term. | Family & Education | NASUWT teachers in Scotland went on strike in January
More teacher strikes could hit schools in England, after a second education union voted to walk out over pay.
The NASUWT union said 88.5% of around 122,000 balloted members voted for strike action, with a 51.9% turnout.
Teaching unions in England want an above-in... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-66174906 |
Elon Musk announces new AI start-up - BBC News | 2023-07-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The new entity is called xAI, and employs several engineers that have worked at companies like OpenAI and Google. | Technology | Tesla boss Elon Musk has announced the formation of an artificial intelligence startup.
The new company is called xAI, and includes several engineers that have worked at companies like OpenAI and Google.
Mr Musk has previously stated he believes developments in AI should be paused and that the sector needs regulation... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66183034 |
Dog breeding: Bargoed pups kept in 'appalling' state - BBC News | 2023-07-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | A mother and daughters are sentenced after 54 dogs were found in filthy conditions in family home. | Wales | "Sadly, unlicensed breeders often prioritise profit over animal welfare," said Caerphilly councillor Philippa Leonard
Illegal breeders have been convicted of keeping dozens of dogs in "appalling" conditions in a family home.
Julie Pearce, 57, and her daughters Rosalie Pearce, 33, and Kaylie Adams, 24, received suspen... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-66173539 |
Tourism: Wales failing to attract overseas visitors - MPs - BBC News | 2023-07-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Tourism cash is being lost due to poor marketing and transport links, warns the report. | Wales | "Poor transport infrastructure" was cited as a reason preventing Wales from attracting more people visiting the UK.
Wales' hopes of becoming a global tourist attraction are hampered by confused marketing, a lack of holiday packages and poor transport connections, MPs have warned.
The Welsh affairs committee is concer... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-66171190 |
Concerns over focus on skin colour in newborn checks - BBC News | 2023-07-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | A report questions the language used for some checks, including assessing whether the baby is "pink all over". | Health | A review led by the NHS Race and Health Observatory has raised significant concerns about a focus on skin colour in routine health checks for newborns.
The Apgar score, determined by a series of quick assessments immediately after birth, traditionally includes checking whether the baby is "pink all over".
The report ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-66122394 |
Emmy nominations 2023 live updates: See what TV shows made the cut - BBC News | 2023-07-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | What television shows will be nominated for an Emmy? Who will be short-listed for best actor and actress? | Entertainment & Arts | The nominations for this year's Emmy Awards are being announced in a virtual ceremony.
We are not providing text updates but you can watch the shortlist being revealed live by clicking the play button at the top of this page. | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/entertainment-arts-66181192 |
Bonfires: Michelle O'Neill appeals to effigy creators to 'catch themselves on' - BBC News | 2023-07-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | An image of the Sinn Féin vice president appeared on an Eleventh Night bonfire in Dungannon. | Northern Ireland | A effigy of Michelle O'Neill appeared on the Eastvale Avenue bonfire in Dungannon
Sinn Féin's deputy leader Michelle O'Neill has told people using effigies on bonfires to "catch themselves on".
It comes after an effigy of her image, along with Irish tricolours, were displayed on an Eleventh Night bonfire in Dungannon... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-66167757 |
Senior Tories criticise Illegal Migration Bill but MPs reject Lords changes - BBC News | 2023-07-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Theresa May leads criticism of the Illegal Migration Bill, but MPs overturn changes made by peers. | UK Politics | The former prime minister, Theresa May, argued the bill would "consign more people to slavery"
Some senior Tory MPs have criticised the government's asylum reforms as MPs overturned changes made by the House of Lords to the Illegal Migration Bill.
Former PM Theresa May was among more than a dozen Tories arguing for a... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-66168280 |
Government weigh up 6.5% public sector pay increase - BBC News | 2023-07-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The announcement is expected on Thursday, following formal sign off from the prime minister and chancellor. | UK Politics | Hundreds of thousands of public sector workers have been taking part in strikes over pay
The government is considering pay increases of 6-6.5% for public sector workers, the BBC understands.
Official pay review bodies for employees including teachers, junior doctors and police have recommended the pay rise. Inflation... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-66165006 |
Canada probes Nike, Dynasty Gold over alleged use of Uyghur forced labour - BBC News | 2023-07-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Its ethics watchdog is also investigating a gold company over use of forced labour in China operations. | US & Canada | Nike Canada is one of two companies being investigated by the Canadian watchdog
Canada's ethics watchdog has launched investigations into allegations that Nike Canada and a gold mining company benefitted from Uyghur forced labour in their China operations.
The watchdog's probes stem from complaints filed by a coaliti... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66171702 |
North Korea fires intercontinental ballistic missile after threatening US - BBC News | 2023-07-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The launch comes after Pyongyang accused the US military of repeated air incursions. | Asia | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.
The long-range missile flew for more than an hour before landing short of Japanese waters on Wednesday morning.
Pyongyang's launch comes after it threatened retaliation against what it said were recent US spy plane incursio... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-66172284 |
Student fears having to quit UK over uni marking boycott - BBC News | 2023-07-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Emma MacKenzie, from Canada, says she cannot renew her visa if she does not get her degree. | Edinburgh, Fife & East Scotland | Emma MacKenzie is devastated she may have to leave despite signing a lease on a flat and accepting a job.
A Canadian exchange student who has no degree due to the exams marking boycott fears she may have to leave Scotland.
Edinburgh University student Emma MacKenzie, 22, has signed a lease on a flat and accepted a fu... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-66163344 |
Vicky Flind's statement on husband Huw Edwards in full - BBC News | 2023-07-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The wife of Huw Edwards issues a statement on his behalf, naming him as the BBC newsreader facing allegations. | UK | Vicky Flind, the wife of newsreader Huw Edwards, has issued a statement on his behalf, naming him as the BBC presenter facing allegations over payments for sexually explicit images.
Here is her statement in full:
"In light of the recent reporting regarding the 'BBC Presenter' I am making this statement on behalf of m... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-66182922 |
UK Covid inquiry: Former deputy first minister Michelle O'Neill's evidence - BBC News | 2023-07-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The former deputy first minister of Northern Ireland addressed the hearing in London. | UK | Hugo Keith asks Ms O'Neill if she agrees with the former head of the civil service in Northern Ireland, David Sterling, who said the three year period between 2017-2020 bought "decay and stagnation" to the civil service.
She says she agrees, but that every effort was made to restore power sharing during that period.
... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-66174287 |
UK economy 'listless' with little growth in four years - BBC News | 2023-07-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The economy shrank by 0.1% in May and has barely grown since 2019 before the pandemic. | Business | The UK economy has barely grown since 2019 before the pandemic, with one economist describing it as "listless".
It shrank by 0.1% in May, partly due to the extra bank holiday for the King's Coronation, which meant there was one fewer working day than normal.
The rising cost of living and higher interest rates have be... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66179998 |
UK approach to China spy threat inadequate, ISC report warns - BBC News | 2023-07-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | A damning new report says China has penetrated "every sector" of the UK's economy. | UK | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. China "represents a challenge to the world order", the PM told the BBC in March.
Failure to develop an effective strategy for dealing with national security threats from China has allowed their intelligence to aggressively t... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-66189243 |
Huw Edwards in hospital as he is named in BBC presenter row - BBC News | 2023-07-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | His wife said she issued a statement "primarily out of concern for his mental well-being". | UK | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. WATCH: The Huw Edwards story so far... in 87 seconds
Huw Edwards is in hospital with "serious mental health issues", his wife says, as she named him as the BBC presenter at the centre of allegations.
His wife Vicky Flind sa... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-66180799 |
Cerberus heatwave: Hot weather sweeps across southern Europe - BBC News | 2023-07-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The heatwave could potentially lead to record-breaking temperatures, forecasters say. | Europe | A heatwave is sweeping across parts of southern Europe, with potential record-breaking temperatures in the coming days.
Temperatures are expected to surpass 40C (104F) in parts of Spain, France, Greece, Croatia and Turkey.
In Italy, temperatures could reach as high as 48.8C (119.8F). A red alert warning has been issu... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66183069 |
Feeling the 'Kenergy' on Barbie movie pink carpet - BBC News | 2023-07-13T00:00:00 | null | Stars from the hotly-anticipated film attend its premiere in London's Leicester Square. | null | The hotly-anticipated Barbie movie had its premiere on Wednesday night in London's Leicester Square.
The film stars Margot Robbie as Barbie and Ryan Gosling as Ken, and follows the pair as they leave Barbie Land behind and travel to the human world.
It was directed by Greta Gerwig, and will be out in cinemas on 21 Ju... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66186341 |
The Twelfth: Orange Order and bands parade at 18 venues - BBC News | 2023-07-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | This year's Twelfth of July parades included Ballinamallard, Magherafelt and Kilkeel. | Northern Ireland | Spectators on Railway Road in Coleraine watch the bands
The Orange Order and approximately 600 bands have taken part in parades at 18 locations on Wednesday to mark the Twelfth of July.
As well as Belfast and Ballymena, parades were held in towns including Ballinamallard, Magherafelt and Kilkeel.
The processions mar... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-66157393 |
Full extent of NHS dentistry shortage revealed by far-reaching BBC research - BBC News | 2023-07-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Nine in 10 UK dentists are not accepting new adult patients, while eight in 10 are refusing children. | Health | Nine in 10 NHS dental practices across the UK are not accepting new adult patients for treatment under the health service, a BBC investigation has found.
In a third of the UK's more than 200 council areas, we found no dentists taking on adult NHS patients.
And eight in 10 NHS practices are not taking on children.
Th... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-62253893 |
Newry: Arson attack could have killed me - Aontú member - BBC News | 2023-07-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Sharon Loughran says her car was set alight during what police are treating as a sectarian attack. | Northern Ireland | A car was set alight in the Damolly Village area on Wednesday morning
An arson attack in County Down is being treated as a sectarian hate crime, police have said.
A car belonging to Aontú member Sharon Loughran was set alight at about 03:15 BST in Damolly Village, Newry, on Wednesday.
Ms Loughran said she is still t... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-66176770 |
Sudan conflict: 87 people found in Darfur mass grave, UN says - BBC News | 2023-07-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | There are concerns the RSF is targeting specific ethnic groups in the West Darfur region. | Africa | Thousands have been killed in three months of fighting in Sudan
The bodies of at least 87 people allegedly killed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan have been found in a mass grave, according to the UN.
The organisation said Masalit people were among those buried in a shallow grave just outside El-Geneina.
F... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-66188305 |
Revamped Burrell Collection wins Museum of the Year - BBC News | 2023-07-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The Glasgow attraction secured the £120,000 Art Fund award - the largest museum prize in the world. | Scotland | The Burrell Collection has won the prestigious award a year after it reopened
A recently refurbished Glasgow museum has won one of the world's most lucrative art prizes.
The Burrell Collection has been named the Art Fund Museum of the Year 2023, which comes with a £120,000 award.
The winner was announced by artist S... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-66001454 |
Nottingham attacks: Foundations to be set up for student victims - BBC News | 2023-07-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The families of Grace O'Malley-Kumar and Barnaby Webber want to fundraise in their memory. | Nottingham | Barnaby Webber and Grace O'Malley-Kumar were walking together when they were attacked
The families of two students killed in Nottingham last month are to create foundations in their name to ensure they "leave a legacy".
Grace O'Malley-Kumar and Barnaby Webber, both 19, were stabbed to death early on 13 June.
Both se... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-66192129 |
BBC resumes Huw Edwards inquiry as no criminality found by police - BBC News | 2023-07-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Police say no evidence of criminal behaviour over claims he paid a young person for explicit photos. | UK | The BBC is resuming its investigation into Huw Edwards, after police found no evidence of criminal behaviour over claims he paid a young person for explicit images.
His wife said he was in hospital with "serious mental health issues" as she named him as the presenter at the centre of the allegations.
The corporation ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-66186092 |
Karen Carney: Women's football in England could be a 'billion pound industry' in next 10 years - BBC Sport | 2023-07-13T00:00:00 | null | Domestic women's football could become a "billion pound industry" in 10 years' time says former Lionesses midfielder Karen Carney - the chair of a major review into the sport. | null | Last updated on .From the section Women's Football
Domestic women's football could become a "billion pound industry" in 10 years' time says former Lionesses midfielder Karen Carney - the chair of a major review into the sport.
Her 126-page report recommends the top two tiers of women's football in England being fully... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66174418 |
Ming vase used as £8.50 doorstop in Essex sells for £3,400 - BBC News | 2023-07-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The object, believed to be from the Chinese Ming Dynasty, sells after being found in a charity shop. | Suffolk | The green vase is believed to be from the Ming Dynasty
An £8.50 vase that "sat in the corner of a downstairs loo" has sold for £3,400 after auctioneers linked it to the Chinese Ming Dynasty.
The vase belonged to Amanda Lawler, whose daughter Mary bought it for her in a charity shop in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex in 2020.
Mr... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-suffolk-66096337 |
White House cocaine: US Secret Service ends investigation - BBC News | 2023-07-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The cocaine was discovered this month in a part of the White House that is accessible to tour groups. | US & Canada | The Secret Service said the investigation had ended due to a lack of physical evidence
The US Secret Service has closed its investigation into the discovery of cocaine in the White House.
It said it had attempted to determine a suspect through fingerprints, DNA traces and video evidence, but had not been able to do s... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66194754 |
Watch: Drone shows large chunks of highway destroyed in India floods - BBC News | 2023-07-13T00:00:00 | null | Drone footage has shown the scale of destruction caused by floods and landslides in Manali, northern India. | null | Drone footage has shown roads damaged by flooding and landslides in the northern India state of Himachal Pradesh. Many districts received a month’s rainfall in a single day over the weekend. In the town of Manali, tourists were stranded along with their vehicles after roads were washed away. | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-66184879 |
Wimbledon 2023 results: Ons Jabeur fights back to beat Aryna Sabalenka and reach final - BBC Sport | 2023-07-13T00:00:00 | null | Ons Jabeur produces a superb comeback to beat Aryna Sabalenka and set up a Wimbledon women's singles final against Marketa Vondrousova. | null | Last updated on .From the section Tennis
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Ons Jabeur produced a superb comeback to beat Aryna Sabalenka and set up a Wimbledon women's singles final against unseeded Cz... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/66191815 |
SAG strike: Avatar and Gladiator sequels look set to be hit as actors walk out - BBC News | 2023-07-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Films and TV shows in production are affected as some 160,000 performers stop work in LA. | Entertainment & Arts | A new tribe, the Metkayina Clan, was introduced in last year's Avatar: The Way of Water
Major films in production including the Avatar and Gladiator sequels are looking likely to be affected by Hollywood actors taking strike action.
Promotional events such as red-carpet premieres will also be affected, such as Disney... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66196357 |
Elon Musk announces new AI start-up - BBC News | 2023-07-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The new entity is called xAI, and employs several engineers that have worked at companies like OpenAI and Google. | Technology | Tesla boss Elon Musk has announced the formation of an artificial intelligence startup.
The new company is called xAI, and includes several engineers that have worked at companies like OpenAI and Google.
Mr Musk has previously stated he believes developments in AI should be paused and that the sector needs regulation... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66183034 |
Ronan Kanda: Teens sentenced for boy's mistaken identity murder - BBC News | 2023-07-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Ronan Kanda, 16, had been buying a PlayStation controller when he was stabbed close to his home. | Birmingham & Black Country | Ronan Kanda was mistaken by his murderers for his friend
Two 17-year-olds have been sentenced for stabbing a 16-year-old boy to death in a case of mistaken identity.
Ronan Kanda was murdered close to his home in Wolverhampton after he visited a friend's house to buy a PlayStation controller in June 2022.
A trial hea... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-66187503 |
Dele Alli: Everton midfielder says he was sexually abused aged six - BBC Sport | 2023-07-13T00:00:00 | null | Everton midfielder Dele Alli says he was sexually abused when he was six years old and started dealing drugs aged eight. | null | Warning: Contains distressing details of sexual abuse and child cruelty.
Everton midfielder Dele Alli says he was sexually abused when he was six years old.
In an emotional interview with former England footballer Gary Neville, Dele revealed the abuse he suffered as a child before he was adopted aged 12.
He said he ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66187943 |
Pollution: Separate plastic waste to help make a prosthetic leg - BBC News | 2023-07-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | People are being asked to separate household plastics to give them a chance of being recycled. | Wales | Recycled plastics are used to make prosthetic legs by a charity in Indonesia for people who can't afford them
Recycling can sometimes be seen as a bit of a hassle, but separating different types of plastic could help provide a person with a prosthetic leg.
A new scheme is making that happen by reusing unwanted plasti... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-66174324 |
Burry Port manslaughter accused was scared, court hears - BBC News | 2023-07-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Hywel Williams says he was acting in self-defence when he pushed Peter Ormerod, who later died. | Wales | Hywel Williams said he acted in self-defence when he pushed Peter Ormerod
A TV director who pushed another man over, who later died, has said he was "scared" and acting in self-defence.
Hywel Williams, 40, from Cardiff, denies the manslaughter of retired teacher Peter Ormerod, 75, who died in hospital four days after... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-66192021 |
ChatGPT owner in probe over risks around false answers - BBC News | 2023-07-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | US regulators are asking the maker of ChatGPT about protections for privacy and reputational risk. | Business | US regulators are probing artificial intelligence company OpenAI over the risks to consumers from ChatGPT generating false information.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sent a letter to the Microsoft-backed business requesting information on how it addresses risks to people's reputations.
The inquiry is a sign of t... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66196223 |
Huw Edwards: BBC to resume inquiry and Sun faces questions - BBC News | 2023-07-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The corporation's director general says the case remains very complex and the internal inquiry will follow due process | UK | We're bringing our coverage of this story to a close now
Today we've heard a number of media experts give their thoughts on how the story has unfolded, and we've heard from some friends and colleagues of Huw Edwards too. Meanwhile, the BBC has resumed its investigation into the presenter's conduct, and we now know sen... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-66174146 |
Ukraine war: Russian general fired after criticising army leaders - BBC News | 2023-07-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Gen Ivan Popov says he refused to keep quiet over issues at the front line in Ukraine. | Europe | General Ivan Popov has been commanding forces in the Zaporizhzhia region
A top Russian general says he has been removed from his post in Ukraine after telling military chiefs the truth about the dire situation on the front line.
Maj Gen Ivan Popov was the commander of the 58th Army, which has been fighting in the sou... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66185545 |
Warning public debt could soar as population ages - BBC News | 2023-07-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Debt could rise to more than 300% of the size of the economy by 2070, the government's forecaster says. | Business | The UK's public debt could soar as the population ages and tax receipts fall, the government's independent forecaster has warned.
The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) said debt could rise to more than 300% of the size of the economy by 2070, up from around 100% currently.
Climate change and geopolitical tension... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66187743 |
Wennington wildfire probably started in back garden - report - BBC News | 2023-07-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Seventeen houses were damaged in east London during a heatwave last year. | London | The fire broke out during last summer's heatwave
A London Fire Brigade investigation has concluded the Wennington wildfire was likely to have started in a garden.
A large grass fire in the village in Havering, east London, tore through 17 houses during scorching temperatures in July last year.
While investigators we... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-66148110 |
Airport drop-off fees soar by nearly a third - RAC - BBC News | 2023-07-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Eight major UK airports have increased fees for drivers to drop off passengers, according to new data. | Business | Airport drop-off charges for drivers have increased by almost a third at UK airports over the past year, according to the RAC.
These are initial fees charged for dropping off someone as close to a terminal as possible.
The biggest hikes in so-called kiss and fly charges are at Southampton and Belfast International, t... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66174677 |
Excessive heat: Why this summer has been so hot - BBC News | 2023-07-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Experts are predicting that the developing El Niño is likely to make 2023 the world's hottest year. | Science & Environment | It is hot. Very hot. And temperatures show no signs of easing.
Nearly a third of Americans - over 113 million people - are under some form of heat advisory, the US National Weather Service said.
Across the US, temperatures are shattering decades-long record highs. In El Paso, Texas, temperatures have soared to above ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-66143682 |
Men and boys charged over clashes Knowsley asylum hotel - BBC News | 2023-07-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Three boys aged 13, 16 and 17, and two men, aged 38 and 60, have been charged with violent disorder. | Liverpool | A police van was set on fire after a protest turned violent on 10 February
Five people - including a 13-year-old boy - have been charged following disorder at a hotel housing asylum seekers.
A police van was set on fire and officers were pelted with missiles in violent clashes at the Suites Hotel in Knowsley, Merseys... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-66196144 |
NHS dentists: People having to drive hundreds of miles 'unacceptable' - BBC News | 2023-07-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | A damning report, by the Health and Social Care Committee, says more needs to be done, and quickly. | Health | The pain and distress of not being able to see an NHS dentist are "totally unacceptable", an inquiry has told the government.
A review was launched after a BBC investigation found nine in 10 NHS dental practices across the UK were not accepting new adult patients.
Some people drove hundreds of miles for treatment or ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-66167563 |
Covid Inquiry live: Gove says Brexit planning helped prepare for pandemic - BBC News | 2023-07-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The inquiry is currently hearing from key figures about how well prepared the UK was for the pandemic. | Health | Melanie Field, the EHRC's chief strategy and policy officer, said it's vital to have relationships with communities before a crisis hits Image caption: Melanie Field, the EHRC's chief strategy and policy officer, said it's vital to have relationships with communities before a crisis hits
This morning the inquiry heard... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/health-66179742 |
US-Mexico border: Will a 'floating wall' barrier in the Rio Grande deter migrants? - BBC News | 2023-07-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Some fear the controversial new barrier may make the crossing more dangerous for migrants. | US & Canada | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.
Texas officials have begun installing a floating barrier along the banks of the Rio Grande river, which they argue will deter migrants from crossing into the US from Mexico.
Immigrant advocates say it may be ineffective and... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66183563 |
Mortgage rates: 'I have £50,000 but can't buy a house' - BBC News | 2023-07-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Young people say buying feels hopeless and they are penalised as renters are unable to save. | Wales | Freya says she does not know how people are expected to buy with the money they can borrow
"I have £50,000 saved but I still can't buy a house."
Freya, 24, is just one young person trying to get on the property ladder with no end in sight.
With mortgage rates the highest they have been since the financial crash and ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-66154013 |
Ukraine war: More than 20 drones shot down in latest attack - BBC News | 2023-07-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | A third consecutive night of strikes on Kyiv comes hours after the Nato summit. | Europe | The overnight Russian drone strike left a gaping hole in this apartment in the Ukrainian capital
At least two people have been injured in an overnight Russian drone attack on the Kyiv, authorities said.
Roughly 20 Iran-made drones were shot down over the city's airspace, according to the Ukrainian air force.
It was ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66184558 |
Ministers could be fined for breaching lobbying rules under Labour - BBC News | 2023-07-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The party says it will create a new watchdog with powers to propose sanctions against ministers. | UK Politics | Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner said her party would "clean up politics"
Ministers who leave government could be fined for breaching lobbying rules, under Labour's plans to reform the standards system for politicians.
Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner has set out proposals for a new watchdog with powers to recomm... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-66188061 |
West Mersea: 'Hero' dad saved his son but drowned - BBC News | 2023-07-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | A woman is collecting donations for the lifeboat crew who tried to save her partner's life. | Essex | Katie Macdonald planned to donate money to Colchester Hospital which supported the family
A dad died after saving his young son from drowning in the sea, his grieving partner has revealed.
David Cole and his three-year-old boy were caught by a rip tide while at a beach in West Mersea on 11 June.
The 30-year-old made... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-66190251 |
Covid inquiry: Tick-box meetings with government during pandemic, says O'Neill - BBC News | 2023-07-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Former deputy first minister Michelle O'Neill was giving evidence to the Covid-19 inquiry. | Northern Ireland | Ms O'Neill became deputy first minister in the months before the pandemic
Former deputy first minister Michelle O'Neill has said there were "ad-hoc and tick-box" meetings between Stormont ministers and the UK government during the pandemic.
Ms O'Neill gave evidence to the UK Covid-19 inquiry on Wednesday.
The inquir... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-66174758 |
Pandemic puppy boom illegal practices persist, say vets - BBC News | 2023-07-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The Royal Veterinary College says illegal acts, like puppies only viewed online pre-purchase, have persisted post-pandemic. | England | Jason, six-months old, is currently up for adoption at All Dogs Matter
Illegal imports of puppies have continued to thrive following the pandemic, a study into UK purchasing practices suggests.
The Royal Veterinary College says the rise means dogs are at risk of being exposed to infectious diseases and a "very impove... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-66167670 |
Timeline: How allegations against Huw Edwards unfolded - BBC News | 2023-07-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Allegations and speculation about a BBC presenter's behaviour and identity had mounted for days. | Entertainment & Arts | Huw Edwards has been named as the BBC presenter at the centre of days of allegations and speculation.
The Sun newspaper first reported that the presenter, who was not named, was alleged to have paid a young person for sexually explicit photos. Other people have since alleged inappropriate contact.
Here is a timeline ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66081060 |
Who is BBC presenter Huw Edwards? - BBC News | 2023-07-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The presenter has been named as the BBC star at the centre of a string of damaging allegations in the Sun. | Entertainment & Arts | Edwards, who joined the BBC in 1984, is one of the UK's most high-profile broadcasters
BBC News presenter Huw Edwards, who has been named as the presenter at the centre of an explicit photo row, is one of the UK's most high-profile broadcasters.
He has been the BBC's choice to front coverage of major national events,... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66182697 |
Dalbeattie farmer died after attack by cow with her calf - BBC News | 2023-07-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | An inquiry finds no precautions could have avoided Derek Roan's death on his farm near Dalbeattie. | South Scotland | The inquiry heard Derek Roan was a respected member of the farming community
An attack by a cow that had recently given birth resulted in the death of a farmer in the south of Scotland, an inquiry has concluded.
Derek Roan, 71, had tried to move the 550kg (1,200lbs) Galloway beef cow with her calf back to the main he... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-66188057 |
Greek coastguard 'pressured' disaster survivors to blame Egyptian men - BBC News | 2023-07-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | New evidence further challenges the official version of last month's deadly sinking. | Europe | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. The migrant boat appears to be struggling when approached by oil tanker Faithful Warrior. Source: MEGA TV
New evidence found by BBC News casts further doubt on the Greek coastguard's version of events surrounding last month'... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66154654 |
Amber Gibson: Murdered teenager had strangling injuries, court told - BBC News | 2023-07-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | A forensic pathologist tells a murder trial that Amber Gibson died from compression to her neck. | Glasgow & West Scotland | Amber Gibson - also known as Amber Niven - was 16 when she died in November 2021
A 16-year-old girl found dead in a park died from compression to her neck, a murder trial has heard.
Consultant forensic pathologist Gemma Kemp told the High Court in Glasgow that Amber Gibson's injuries were consistent with manual stran... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-66190407 |
Record pay rises fuel fresh inflation fears - BBC News | 2023-07-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Wages continue to rise strongly, raising the prospect of more interest rate rises by the Bank of England. | Business | UK wages have risen at a record annual pace fuelling fears that inflation will stay high for longer.
Regular pay grew by 7.3% in the March to May period from a year earlier, official figures showed, equalling the highest growth rate last month.
However, despite the record increase, pay rises still lag behind inflatio... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66156713 |
Union concern over slump in nursing applications - BBC News | 2023-07-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The number of people signing up for nursing qualifications dropped "significantly" in the last year. | Scotland | Applications to join nursing programmes in Scotland have slumped in the past year, according to new figures.
UCAS data has shown a drop of 19% in applications in the 12 months up to 30 June.
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has called the figure "significant" and a "cause for concern".
The Scottish government said... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-66001452 |
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