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SAG strike: Actors join writers on Hollywood picket lines - BBC News | 2023-07-14T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The industry's biggest shutdown since 1960 has already impacted major films and promotional events. | US & Canada | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Watch: How the Hollywood strike affects you in 75 seconds
Jason Sudeikis, Susan Sarandon and thousands of other actors have joined screenwriters for Hollywood's biggest strike in more than six decades.
Actors will not appea... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66205719 |
Blackpink star Jennie Kim addresses 'low energy' performances - BBC News | 2023-07-14T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The star was accused of laziness in the band's early days, but she was actually in physical pain. | Entertainment & Arts | Jennie, who was partially raised in New Zealand, started training for Blackpink as a teenager
Blackpink star Jennie Kim has addressed claims that some of her historic performances lacked energy, saying she was often experiencing physical pain.
In the past, some K-pop fans criticised the star for being "lazy" and "una... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66167080 |
Europe heatwave: More record temperatures expected - BBC News | 2023-07-14T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The European Space Agency says Italy, Spain, France, Germany and Poland may see extreme conditions. | Europe | Greek authorities closed the Acropolis during the hottest part of the day
Much of southern Europe is baking in extreme heat, with Greece seeing temperatures of 40C (104F) or more.
The Acropolis, the country's most popular tourist attraction, was closed during the hottest hours of the day to protect visitors.
Potenti... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66202093 |
Wagner head Prigozhin rejected offer to join Russia's army - Putin - BBC News | 2023-07-14T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The leader of June's aborted mutiny did not want his mercenaries to become a regular unit, President Putin says. | Europe | Wagner fighters managed to take control over Rostov-on-Don - a Russian city - during their short-lived mutiny
Wagner mercenary group head Yevgeniy Prigozhin has rejected an offer to his fighters to serve as a unit in Russia's army, President Vladimir Putin says.
He told Kommersant newspaper that many group commanders... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66194549 |
US refuses climate reparations for developing nations - BBC News | 2023-07-14T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Climate envoy John Kerry made the remarks before he travels to China to discuss climate change issues. | US & Canada | US climate envoy John Kerry said on Thursday that the US would not pay climate reparations "under any circumstances"
The US says it will not "under any circumstances" pay reparations to developing countries hit by climate change-fuelled disasters.
Climate envoy John Kerry made the remarks at a Congress hearing before... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66197366 |
Disability campaigners lose legal fight over Grenfell recommendation - BBC News | 2023-07-14T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | A judge says the government was entitled not to adopt escape plans for disabled high-rise residents. | Disability | Campaign group Claddag, founded by Georgie Hulme (right) and Sarah Rennie (centre-left), took the government to the High Court
Campaigners have lost their High Court battle with the government over its decision not to implement evacuation plans for disabled high-rise residents.
Campaign group Claddag wanted it to be ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/disability-63839447 |
South Korea floods: Dozens die in flooded tunnel and landslides - BBC News | 2023-07-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | At least 40 people have died in floods and landslides in one of the country's worst monsoon seasons. | Asia | Crews have been pumping the water out of the flooded tunnel in a desperate rescue mission
At least 40 people in South Korea have died after a weekend of severe rains caused widespread flooding and landslides across the country.
The disasters have prompted calls from President Yoon Suk Yeol to "overhaul" how the count... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-66209578 |
Memorial celebrates 'radical spirit of Scotland' Winnie Ewing - BBC News | 2023-07-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Ex-first ministers Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon were among those remembering the SNP trailblazer. | Highlands & Islands | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. First Minister Humza Yousaf said that Mrs Ewing had been a "colossus of our movement".
Former first minister Alex Salmond has led tributes to SNP politician Winnie Ewing at a memorial service in Inverness.
Known famously as... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-66211639 |
Belfast Pride: Officers told not to wear police uniforms - BBC News | 2023-07-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | ACC Bobby Singleton says he understands some staff will be disappointed by the move. | Northern Ireland | PSNI officers first attended the event in uniform in 2017
Police officers who wish to attend this year's Pride march in Belfast will not be allowed to do so in uniform.
Assistant Chief Constable Bobby Singleton said: "I know this decision will come as a disappointment to some."
Police Service of Northern Ireland (PS... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-66201072 |
Europe heatwave: No respite in sight for heat-stricken southern Europe - BBC News | 2023-07-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The heatwave that brought temperatures above 40C across the Mediterranean will intensify next week. | Europe | The Italian government advised anyone in areas covered by red alerts to avoid direct sunlight for most of the day
Southern Europe will continue to swelter next week as an intense heatwave shows no sign of abating.
Italy, Spain and Greece have been experiencing high temperatures for several days already.
The Italian ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66212501 |
Your pictures of Scotland: 7 July to 14 July - BBC News | 2023-07-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 7 July and 14 July.. | Scotland | A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 7 July and 14 July.
Send your photos to scotlandpictures@bbc.co.uk. Please ensure you adhere to the BBC's rules regarding photographs that can be found here.
Please also ensure you take your pictures safely and responsibly.
Conditions of use: If you submit an ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-66133758 |
Declan Rice: Arsenal sign England midfielder from West Ham for £105m - BBC Sport | 2023-07-15T00:00:00 | null | Arsenal sign England midfielder Declan Rice from West Ham in a deal worth £100m plus £5m add-ons. | null | Last updated on .From the section Arsenal
Arsenal have confirmed the signing of England midfielder Declan Rice from West Ham for £100m plus £5m in add-ons.
The Gunners' announcement comes after the 24-year-old issued an open letter to Hammers fans saying how 'tough' a decision it had been to leave the club.
Rice has... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65982835 |
Summer getaway: Will travel be hit by more chaos this year? - BBC News | 2023-07-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Last year's summer season was marked by widespread travel disruption. Will this year be better? | Business | For many people this is the start of the great summer getaway as schools across England and Wales begin their six-week holidays.
But last year's summer season was marked by widespread travel disruption.
So whether you're travelling by plane, train, road or ferry, will things be smoother this time round?
This summer ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66185864 |
Declan Rice says 'tough' to leave West Ham with Arsenal transfer confirmed - BBC Sport | 2023-07-15T00:00:00 | null | Declan Rice says it has been a "tough" decision to leave West Ham but "it has only ever been about my ambition to play at the very highest level of the game". | null | Declan Rice says 'tough' to leave West Ham with Arsenal transfer confirmed Last updated on .From the section West Ham
England midfielder Declan Rice says it has been a "tough" decision to leave West Ham but that his departure "is about my ambition to play at the very highest level of the game". Rice issued a letter to... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66209874 |
Ben Wallace to quit as defence secretary at next cabinet reshuffle - BBC News | 2023-07-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The senior Tory will also step down as an MP at the next general election, he tells the Sunday Times. | UK | Ben Wallace says he will step down as defence secretary at the next cabinet reshuffle after four years in the job.
He told the Sunday Times he would not stand at the next general election, but ruled out leaving "prematurely" and triggering a by-election.
Mr Wallace has served as defence secretary under three prime mi... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-66213245 |
Who is Fran Drescher, the sitcom star taking on Hollywood? - BBC News | 2023-07-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | A former star of US sitcoms, Fran Drescher is the union chief leading actors into battle with streamers. | US & Canada | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.
When we picture the fire-and-brimstone types that often lead unions into battle against corporate giants, they rarely have much in the way of Hollywood glamour.
But the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) has always been unique in th... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66200190 |
Ben Wallace says he will not be next Nato chief - BBC News | 2023-07-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The defence secretary says the US wants the current head, Jens Stoltenberg, to stay on. | UK | Several Nato members, including the US, are thought to be lobbying for current chief Jens Stoltenberg to stay on
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has said he is out of the race to become the next Nato chief.
Asked about leading the alliance from the end of September, when Jens Stoltenberg's term ends, he told The Econom... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-65981272 |
Laura Kuenssberg: What could go wrong for Keir Starmer? - BBC News | 2023-07-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The Labour leader is quietly preparing for power but he can't take anything for granted - here's why. | UK Politics | Preparation sessions for Prime Minister's Questions on Wednesday are a crucial couple of hours in the Westminster timetable.
The prime minister and the leader of the opposition sit down with their key advisers to try out attack lines and taunts, master the facts and, crucially, come up with some jokes.
Yes, politics ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-66211151 |
Bournemouth beach deaths: No police action to be taken - BBC News | 2023-07-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Sunnah Khan, 12, and Joe Abbess, 17, drowned while in the water next to the pier in May. | Dorset | Sunnah Khan and Joe Abbess were pronounced dead in hospital on 31 May
No criminal offences were committed in relation to the deaths of two people off Bournemouth beach, police said.
Sunnah Khan, 12, and Joe Abbess, 17, both drowned when they were suspected to have been caught in a riptide next to the pier at the reso... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-66208500 |
Vaping: High lead and nickel found in illegal vapes - BBC News | 2023-07-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Lab analysis finds vapes confiscated from teenagers at a school pose a potential risk to health. | Health | David Lawson says the results were the worst he has seen
Vapes confiscated from school pupils contain high levels of lead, nickel and chromium, BBC News has found.
Used vapes gathered at Baxter College in Kidderminster were tested in a laboratory.
The results showed children using them could be inhaling more than tw... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-65614078 |
Extra energy bill scheme was staggering failure, says MP - BBC News | 2023-07-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The scheme to help people who missed out on last winter's energy subsidy should be reopened, a senior MP says. | Business | The Alternative Funding scheme was set up for households such as those in narrow boats or park homes
A scheme designed to help people who missed out on last winter's £400 energy bill subsidy was a "staggering failure", a senior MP has said.
The Energy Bill Support Scheme Alternative Funding was set up for households ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66203677 |
Victorian prison ill-suited to demands - inspector - BBC News | 2023-07-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Inspectors praised HMP Greenock staff but called for a new prison to replace the 100-year-old facility. | Glasgow & West Scotland | Many of the buildings at HMP Greenock were constructed more than a century ago
Inspectors have called for a 100-year-old Victorian-style prison to be replaced due to concerns about the condition of the facility.
In a report, HM Inspectorate of Prisons for Scotland (HMIPS) called for a new prison estate to replace HMP... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-66191681 |
Chichester: Wife and carer jailed for enslaving disabled husband - BBC News | 2023-07-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Tom Somerset-How was bedbound and malnourished for four years in his home in Chichester. | Sussex | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Tom Somerset-How speaks out about abuse he received, after wife and carer jailed under modern slavery laws
The wife and carer of a disabled man who they enslaved and left in squalid conditions have been jailed.
Sarah Somers... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-66178290 |
SAG strike: Actors join writers on Hollywood picket lines - BBC News | 2023-07-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The industry's biggest shutdown since 1960 has already impacted major films and promotional events. | US & Canada | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Watch: How the Hollywood strike affects you in 75 seconds
Jason Sudeikis, Susan Sarandon and thousands of other actors have joined screenwriters for Hollywood's biggest strike in more than six decades.
Actors will not appea... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66205719 |
Brent stabbing: Teenager killed after birthday party - BBC News | 2023-07-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | A murder investigation is under way after the teenager was attacked in north-west London. | London | There have been no arrests and inquiries continue
A murder investigation is under way after a 17-year-old boy was stabbed following a birthday party in north-west London.
Police and London Ambulance Service were called to Granville Road, Kilburn, at 23:22 BST on Friday following reports of a fight and a stabbing.
A ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-66211375 |
Bronze Age gold torc discovered in field near Mistley - BBC News | 2023-07-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The 3,000-year-old gold torc is the first to be reported to as treasure in Essex, says an expert. | Essex | Precious objects like this damaged torc were often buried on their own
A section of a Bronze Age twisted gold torc has been found in a field by a metal detectorist.
The 3,000-year-old fragment was discovered near Mistley, on the River Stour in Essex, and has been declared treasure by a coroner.
Finds liaison officer... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-66189465 |
Wagner head Prigozhin rejected offer to join Russia's army - Putin - BBC News | 2023-07-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The leader of June's aborted mutiny did not want his mercenaries to become a regular unit, President Putin says. | Europe | Wagner fighters managed to take control over Rostov-on-Don - a Russian city - during their short-lived mutiny
Wagner mercenary group head Yevgeniy Prigozhin has rejected an offer to his fighters to serve as a unit in Russia's army, President Vladimir Putin says.
He told Kommersant newspaper that many group commanders... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66194549 |
Vaping: New measures to crack down on illegal sale of e-cigarettes to teenagers - BBC News | 2023-07-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | A squad will be set up to ensure shops in England do not sell the products to children. | Health | Plans to make it more difficult for children to illegally buy e-cigarettes in England are to be laid out by the government next week.
An enforcement squad made up of trading standards officers will be set up to carry out test purchases and clamp down on shops selling vapes to under-18s.
The Department of Health says ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-65214620 |
Wimbledon 2023 women's final: Ons Jabeur and Marketa Vondrousova target title history - BBC Sport | 2023-07-15T00:00:00 | null | Ons Jabeur faces Marketa Vondrousova in Saturday's women's singles final at Wimbledon, with both players aiming for a slice of history. | null | Coverage: Live across BBC TV, radio and online with extensive coverage on BBC iPlayer, Red Button, Connected TVs and mobile app. More coverage details
A year ago, Ons Jabeur had a photo of the Wimbledon women's trophy on her phone screen as she chased history.
She swiftly erased it after missing out on the real thing... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/66202523 |
US heatwave: 'Dangerous’ temperatures could set new records - BBC News | 2023-07-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Nearly a third of Americans - about 113 million people - are currently under heat advisories. | US & Canada | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.
Parts of the US are expected to see record temperatures on Sunday, with warnings of "dangerous" heat levels into next week across the south-west.
Nearly a third of Americans - about 113 million people - are currently under ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66195722 |
Lionel Messi: Inter Miami sign Argentina forward until end of 2025 - BBC Sport | 2023-07-15T00:00:00 | null | Argentina forward Lionel Messi signs for American MLS side Inter Miami on a deal that runs until to the end of 2025. | null | Last updated on .From the section Football
Lionel Messi's biggest beef - when it all kicked off against the Netherlands Argentina forward Lionel Messi has signed for American side Inter Miami on a deal that runs until the end of 2025. The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner, 36, left French champions Paris St-Germain at the... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66213439 |
Just Stop Oil protesters interrupt the Proms - BBC News | 2023-07-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The action was met with boos and jeers from some members of the audience at the Royal Albert Hall. | UK | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Watch: Moment Just Stop Oil interrupt the First Night of the Proms
Two protesters from environmental campaign group Just Stop Oil have interrupted the First Night of the Proms at London's Royal Albert Hall.
The duo mounted ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-66207576 |
Stare at smokers to stop them, Hong Kong health chief urges public - BBC News | 2023-07-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | A Hong Kong official suggests those who light up in restaurants should be met with disapproving looks. | China | People in Hong Kong should discourage smoking by staring at anyone who lights up in areas where it is banned, the city's health secretary has suggested.
Answering questions about how to create a tobacco-free city, Lo Chung-mau also said police could not be expected to catch smokers.
Hong Kong is currently debating to... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-66206511 |
Labour must be bolder, says union leader Sharon Graham - BBC News | 2023-07-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The head of Unite warns the Labour leader against "tinkering around the edges" or "apathy could win". | UK Politics | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. I am very disappointed by Labour's lack of ambition, says union leader
Labour needs to be "bolder" and "more ambitious", rather than "tinkering around the edges", the head of the UK's second largest union has told the BBC.
... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-66203880 |
Shekhar Kapur: Hollywood's diversity push is guilt driven - BBC News | 2023-07-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Shekhar Kapur says diverse casting is "a good thing" but hides "a greater, more fundamental issue". | Entertainment & Arts | Shekhar Kapur says Hollywood's push to cast actors of colour comes from guilt
Director Shekhar Kapur has said Hollywood's push for more diverse casts has come from its guilt over "all the actors who are not getting work".
Kapur said the inclusion of ethnic minority actors in shows such as Netflix's Bridgerton is "a g... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66201462 |
Europe heatwave: More record temperatures expected - BBC News | 2023-07-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The European Space Agency says Italy, Spain, France, Germany and Poland may see extreme conditions. | Europe | Greek authorities closed the Acropolis during the hottest part of the day
Much of southern Europe is baking in extreme heat, with Greece seeing temperatures of 40C (104F) or more.
The Acropolis, the country's most popular tourist attraction, was closed during the hottest hours of the day to protect visitors.
Potenti... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66202093 |
Covid: Teen's heart transplant after rare complication - BBC News | 2023-07-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Osian Jones, 16, had three heart attacks and is recovering in intensive care after his operation. | Wales | "Osian has continually amazed the doctors and nurses with his resilience," say his parents
The parents of a teenager who received a heart transplant after developing a rare complication of Covid say he has been on a "courageous journey".
Osian Jones, 16, had three heart attacks after developing MISC-C (Multisystem In... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-66203740 |
South Korea: Deadly landslides and floods wreak havoc in South Korea - BBC News | 2023-07-15T00:00:00 | null | Thousands have evacuated their homes amid heavy rain and floods in the country. | null | At least 35 people have been killed by deadly flooding in the country, as torrential rainfall continues to batter central regions for a third day.
The weather has caused rockfalls, power cuts, damage to infrastructure and a major dam in the central North Chungcheong province to overflow.
Thousands of people have been... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-66209886 |
Ben Wallace: We need to invest in defence properly - BBC News | 2023-07-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The defence secretary says the Ukraine war has exposed "vulnerabilities" as he seeks more money. | UK Politics | Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has said the country has to start "investing in defence properly" as he defended the UK military's readiness for war.
He said the army had been "hollowed out" over 30 years and the Ukraine war had "exposed our vulnerabilities".
Mr Wallace said he wanted a bigger budget, amid reports he i... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-64648159 |
Europe heatwave: Red alerts issued in 16 Italian cities - BBC News | 2023-07-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Health warnings for Rome and elsewhere come as extreme weather scorches southern and central Europe. | Europe | Visitors have been affected by the heat at the Acropolis in Greece, which sits on a rocky hilltop and offers little shade
Red alerts have been issued for 16 cities across Italy as extreme heat continues to affect southern Europe.
The alerts, which indicate risks even for healthy people, apply to tourist hotspots incl... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66209147 |
Gilgo Beach murders: Architect charged in Long Island serial killer case - BBC News | 2023-07-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Police say the married suspect in the long-unsolved Gilgo Beach murders is "a demon that walks among us". | US & Canada | An architect has been charged over the deaths of three out of up to 11 victims in the Gilgo Beach murders in New York state over a decade ago.
Rex Heuermann, 59, is charged with killing Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman and Amber Costello. He is suspected in a fourth woman's death.
On Friday the married Long Island ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66190844 |
Millions of single-use vapes littered on Scotland's streets - BBC News | 2023-07-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Up to 2.7 million single-use vapes were littered in Scotland last year, a Scottish government report estimates. | Scotland | Laura Young has been collecting vapes on daily dog walks
Up to 2.7 million single-use vapes were littered in Scotland last year, a Scottish government report estimates.
Zero Waste Scotland was asked to produce an urgent review because of growing concerns about their environmental impact.
It offers nine options rangi... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-66059090 |
Putin meets Prigozhin: Getting to grips with latest twist in Wagner saga - BBC News | 2023-07-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The latest twist in Russia's mutiny saga surpasses Dostoyevsky for mystery, Steve Rosenberg says. | Europe | Face masks depicting Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin and Russian President Vladimir Putin on sale at a souvenir market in St Petersburg last month
Russian President Vladimir Putin met Yevgeny Prigozhin five days after the Wagner mercenary boss led a failed mutiny, the Kremlin has revealed. The BBC's Russia Editor gets ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66154912 |
Nottinghamshire police catch fence-vaulting motorcyclist - BBC News | 2023-07-15T00:00:00 | null | Footage from police shows officers chasing the biker through gardens before his arrest. | null | Nottinghamshire Police have released footage of the moment officers caught a speeding motorcyclist.
The video from April 2022 shows the biker trying to evade arrest by running through gardens and jumping fences in Kelham village. Officers were guided to his location by the force's aircraft.
The 23-year old biker, who... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-66212199 |
Thornton Curtis deaths: Murder inquiry after man and woman found dead - BBC News | 2023-07-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Police say they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the deaths. | Humberside | Police were called to the shooting school on Friday
A man and a woman have been found dead at a North Lincolnshire shooting school, prompting a murder inquiry.
Police said they were found at the White Lodge Shooting School in College Road, Thornton Curtis, on Friday but added no-one else was being sought in connectio... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-humber-66211166 |
Wimbledon 2023 results: Marketa Vondrousova beats Ons Jabeur in women's final - BBC Sport | 2023-07-15T00:00:00 | null | Czech Marketa Vondrousova becomes the first unseeded player to win the Wimbledon women's title as Ons Jabeur's wait for a major goes on. | null | Last updated on .From the section Tennis
Coverage: Live across BBC TV, radio and online with extensive coverage on BBC iPlayer, Red Button, Connected TVs and mobile app. More coverage details
Marketa Vondrousova became the first unseeded player to win the Wimbledon women's singles title as Ons Jabeur's wait for a maj... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/66212165 |
Dr Strangelove: Armando Iannucci pens first stage adaptation of a Stanley Kubrick film - BBC News | 2023-07-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | One of late director Stanley Kubrick's films is to be adapted for the stage for the first time. | Entertainment & Arts | Comedy legend Peter Sellers played the title role - and two more - in Dr Strangelove
The family of director Stanley Kubrick have given their blessing for one of his classic films to be adapted for the stage for the first time.
His 1964 apocalyptic Cold War comedy Dr Strangelove will be staged by Armando Iannucci, who... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66186362 |
Wagner mercenaries have arrived in Belarus, Ukraine confirms - BBC News | 2023-07-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | After June's mutiny, Wagner troops were told they could join the regular Russian army or head to Belarus. | Europe | Images have emerged purportedly showing Wagner fighters training Belarusian soldiers at a base south-east of Minsk
Ukraine's border guard service has confirmed that Wagner mercenaries have now arrived in Belarus from neighbouring Russia.
The DPSU says it is assessing how many "militants" are in Belarus, which also sh... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66211121 |
Lucy Spraggan: Former X Factor star reveals sexual assault during filming - BBC News | 2023-07-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The musician said she felt let down by the show after she was attacked by a hotel porter in 2012. | Entertainment & Arts | Lucy Spraggan, now 31, has told how she was sexually assaulted by a hotel porter during the X Factor 2012
Former X Factor contestant Lucy Spraggan has revealed she was raped by a hotel porter during the production of the ITV show in 2012.
She withdrew from the show, citing an illness at the time, but told the Guardia... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66210009 |
Disposable vapes: Councils call for total ban by 2024 - BBC News | 2023-07-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The vapes are a hazard for bin lorries, difficult to recycle and too appealing to children, they say. | Business | Disposable vapes cause litter problems, are a fire hazard and appeal too strongly to children, according to local councils in England and Wales.
The Local Government Association says 1.3m vapes are thrown away each week and wants them banned by 2024.
Single use varieties have surged in popularity, driven by Chinese b... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66204853 |
Community pharmacists in Wales warn they're close to burnout - BBC News | 2023-07-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Many believe they can help cut pressure on GPs, but say funding increases are "insulting". | Wales | Jenny White is worried she will no longer be able to provide the best service she can
Community pharmacists in Wales have warned they are close to "burnout".
They described being under increased pressure to deliver more services to patients without adequate financial support from the Welsh government.
Wrexham pharma... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-66203157 |
South Korea floods: Dozens die in flooded tunnel and landslides - BBC News | 2023-07-16T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | At least 40 people have died in floods and landslides in one of the country's worst monsoon seasons. | Asia | Crews have been pumping the water out of the flooded tunnel in a desperate rescue mission
At least 40 people in South Korea have died after a weekend of severe rains caused widespread flooding and landslides across the country.
The disasters have prompted calls from President Yoon Suk Yeol to "overhaul" how the count... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-66209578 |
Entire pod of 55 whales dies after mass stranding on Lewis - BBC News | 2023-07-16T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Just 15 were alive after the stranding and vets had to euthanise the survivors on welfare grounds. | Highlands & Islands | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. About 55 whales were stranded on Sunday morning
An entire pod of 55 pilot whales has died after a mass stranding on a Western Isles beach.
Only 15 were alive after they washed onto Traigh Mhor beach at North Tolsta on the I... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-66215683 |
Europe heatwave: No respite in sight for heat-stricken southern Europe - BBC News | 2023-07-16T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The heatwave that brought temperatures above 40C across the Mediterranean will intensify next week. | Europe | The Italian government advised anyone in areas covered by red alerts to avoid direct sunlight for most of the day
Southern Europe will continue to swelter next week as an intense heatwave shows no sign of abating.
Italy, Spain and Greece have been experiencing high temperatures for several days already.
The Italian ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66212501 |
Wimbledon final: Royals and A-list celebrities pictured in the crowd - BBC News | 2023-07-16T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The Prince and Princess of Wales and various Hollywood stars are watching all the action on Centre Court. | UK | The Prince and Princess of Wales watched on from the royal box alongside two of their children, Princess Charlotte, eight, and Prince George, nine. | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-66217374 |
Keir Starmer won't commit to more money for public services - BBC News | 2023-07-16T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The Labour leader says his party will always invest in public services but reform is also needed. | UK Politics | Sir Keir Starmer has refused to say whether a Labour government would spend more money on public services.
The Labour leader told the BBC's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg his party would always invest in public services but to do this it needed to grow the economy.
"That has to start with responsible economics and it h... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-66215122 |
Investigation into former Tory MP David Warburton closed - BBC News | 2023-07-16T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Former MP David Warburton says allegations of sexual misconduct against him have been withdrawn. | Somerset | Former Somerton and Frome MP David Warburton says allegations of sexual misconduct against him have been withdrawn.
Mr Warburton was suspended by the Conservative party in April 2022 when claims of sexual misconduct were made against him.
He resigned as an MP last month. He admitted drug-taking but denies any sexual ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-somerset-66215351 |
Ben Wallace to quit as defence secretary at next cabinet reshuffle - BBC News | 2023-07-16T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The senior Tory will also step down as an MP at the next general election, he tells the Sunday Times. | UK | Ben Wallace says he will step down as defence secretary at the next cabinet reshuffle after four years in the job.
He told the Sunday Times he would not stand at the next general election, but ruled out leaving "prematurely" and triggering a by-election.
Mr Wallace has served as defence secretary under three prime mi... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-66213245 |
Police searching river for missing teenager - BBC News | 2023-07-16T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The 15-year-old boy got in to difficulty while in the River North Esk in Angus on Saturday. | Tayside and Central Scotland | The search is taking place along the River North Esk near the village of Edzell in Angus
A search is under way for a 15-year-old boy who got into difficulty in the River North Esk near the village of Edzell in Angus.
Specialist search teams are searching the area near Gannochy Bridge.
Emergency services were first m... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-66217109 |
Wimbledon 2023: Novak Djokovic faces Carlos Alcaraz in men's singles final - BBC Sport | 2023-07-16T00:00:00 | null | Novak Djokovic believes his eagerly anticipated Wimbledon meeting with Carlos Alcaraz is "probably the best final" there could have been. | null | Last updated on .From the section Tennis
Coverage: Live on BBC One from 13:00, BBC Radio 5 Live and on the BBC Sport website and app
Defending champion Novak Djokovic believes his eagerly anticipated Wimbledon meeting with top seed Carlos Alcaraz is "probably the best final" there could have been.
Serbia's Djokovic,... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/66207600 |
Huw Edwards: How Sun story about BBC presenter developed - BBC News | 2023-07-16T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The fast-moving story saw the dial shift on the balance between public interest, privacy and misconduct. | Entertainment & Arts | One week on from the Sun's first allegations about Huw Edwards, there are still major questions and unresolved details about the six chaotic days of claim and counter-claim.
The Sun's telling of the story subtly shifted over the week, particularly in the prominence given to one crucial detail, which has left it facing... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66186358 |
Women's Ashes: Nat Sciver-Brunt's century in vain as Australia retain urn - BBC Sport | 2023-07-16T00:00:00 | null | Australia retain the Women's Ashes with a dramatic three-run victory over England in the second one-day international at The Ageas Bowl. | null | Last updated on .From the section Cricket
Australia retained the Women's Ashes with a dramatic three-run victory over England, who so nearly pulled off a remarkable victory through Nat Sciver-Brunt's masterful unbeaten century.
Sciver-Brunt, who scored 111 off 99 balls, dragged England from 203-7 to a position where ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/66215701 |
'French icon' actress Jane Birkin dies aged 76 - BBC News | 2023-07-16T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The English-French star, who rose to fame alongside Serge Gainsbourg, has died in Paris. | Entertainment & Arts | London-born Birkin became world famous alongside her partner, the French musician Serge Gainsbourg
The singer, actress and fashion icon Jane Birkin has died at the age of 76.
The English-French star was known for her personal and artistic relationship with songwriter Serge Gainsbourg, recording the iconic track "Je T... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66216417 |
Ben Wallace says he will not be next Nato chief - BBC News | 2023-07-16T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The defence secretary says the US wants the current head, Jens Stoltenberg, to stay on. | UK | Several Nato members, including the US, are thought to be lobbying for current chief Jens Stoltenberg to stay on
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has said he is out of the race to become the next Nato chief.
Asked about leading the alliance from the end of September, when Jens Stoltenberg's term ends, he told The Econom... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-65981272 |
Laura Kuenssberg: What could go wrong for Keir Starmer? - BBC News | 2023-07-16T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The Labour leader is quietly preparing for power but he can't take anything for granted - here's why. | UK Politics | Preparation sessions for Prime Minister's Questions on Wednesday are a crucial couple of hours in the Westminster timetable.
The prime minister and the leader of the opposition sit down with their key advisers to try out attack lines and taunts, master the facts and, crucially, come up with some jokes.
Yes, politics ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-66211151 |
Canada wildfires: Second firefighter dies amid record blazes - BBC News | 2023-07-16T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The unnamed firefighter died from injuries sustained working in the Northwest Territories on Saturday. | US & Canada | A wildfire raging earlier this month in British Columbia - where another firefighter lost her life in recent days
A second firefighter has been killed in Canada as the country battles its worst season of wildfires on record.
The person, who has not yet been named, died from injuries sustained while fighting a fire ne... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66218679 |
CPTPP trade deal will benefit UK if we use it, says Kemi Badenoch - BBC News | 2023-07-16T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The business secretary's comments come as she signs off a new deal with 11 Asia and Pacific nations. | Business | Kemi Badenoch (second right) signed the deal in New Zealand on Sunday
The UK will only see the full benefit of a new trade deal with 11 Asia and Pacific nations if we use it, the Business Secretary has told the BBC.
Kemi Badenoch's comments came after she signed off the deal with a trade area that covers about 500 mi... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66214927 |
School gender guidance: Parents should be in the know - minister - BBC News | 2023-07-16T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The equalities minister did not specify the content of gender guidance for schools, due this week. | Family & Education | Kemi Badenoch discussed the upcoming gender guidance for schools on Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg
Parents should be aware of what is happening with their child, the equalities minister has said ahead of gender guidance for England schools.
Kemi Badenoch told the BBC she "can't go into specifics" of what will be in the... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-66214848 |
Call of Duty battle over after Sony deal with Microsoft - BBC News | 2023-07-16T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Sony agrees deal with tech giant to keep franchise on PlayStation as Activision buyout moves step closer. | Technology | Call of Duty will stay on PlayStation in a deal between Sony and Microsoft, ending a fight over its future.
It comes after a US judge rejected calls to block Microsoft from taking over games publisher Activision Blizzard.
Microsoft's Phil Spencer said the tech giants agreed to a "binding agreement" to keep Call of Du... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66217632 |
US heatwave: 'Dangerous’ temperatures could set new records - BBC News | 2023-07-16T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Nearly a third of Americans - about 113 million people - are currently under heat advisories. | US & Canada | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.
Parts of the US are expected to see record temperatures on Sunday, with warnings of "dangerous" heat levels into next week across the south-west.
Nearly a third of Americans - about 113 million people - are currently under ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66195722 |
Lionel Messi: Inter Miami sign Argentina forward until end of 2025 - BBC Sport | 2023-07-16T00:00:00 | null | Argentina forward Lionel Messi signs for American MLS side Inter Miami on a deal that runs until to the end of 2025. | null | Last updated on .From the section Football
Lionel Messi's biggest beef - when it all kicked off against the Netherlands Argentina forward Lionel Messi has signed for American side Inter Miami on a deal that runs until the end of 2025. The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner, 36, left French champions Paris St-Germain at the... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66213439 |
The Ashes: England and Australia prepare for epic Ashes battle with series on the line - BBC Sport | 2023-07-16T00:00:00 | null | England are preparing for another Ashes fight as the multi-format series is tied with two games to play. | null | Last updated on .From the section Cricket
Coverage: Ball-by-ball Test Match Special commentary on BBC Sounds, BBC Radio 5 Live and the website and app, where there will be live text commentary and in-play video clips (UK only). Highlights on iPlayer and Red Button.
It's time to dare to dream.
Very few thought Heathe... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/66199450 |
Poor quality university courses face limits on student numbers - BBC News | 2023-07-16T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Ministers will ask the regulator to restrict numbers on underperforming courses in England. | UK Politics | The OfS says nearly three-in-10 graduates do not progress to highly-skilled jobs or further study 15 months after graduating
Universities in England could be restricted in recruiting students to poor quality courses, under new government plans.
Ministers will ask the independent regulator to limit numbers on courses ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-66216005 |
Labour must be bolder, says union leader Sharon Graham - BBC News | 2023-07-16T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The head of Unite warns the Labour leader against "tinkering around the edges" or "apathy could win". | UK Politics | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. I am very disappointed by Labour's lack of ambition, says union leader
Labour needs to be "bolder" and "more ambitious", rather than "tinkering around the edges", the head of the UK's second largest union has told the BBC.
... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-66203880 |
Lucy Spraggan: X Factor 'like abusive relationship' - BBC News | 2023-07-16T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The singer tells the BBC she wants to build better support for contestants on reality TV shows. | Entertainment & Arts | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.
Former X Factor contestant Lucy Spraggan has told BBC News that taking part in the show in 2012 felt like being in "an abusive relationship".
She has revealed the reason she left the ITV show abruptly after week three was b... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66190895 |
Europe heatwave: More record temperatures expected - BBC News | 2023-07-16T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The European Space Agency says Italy, Spain, France, Germany and Poland may see extreme conditions. | Europe | Greek authorities closed the Acropolis during the hottest part of the day
Much of southern Europe is baking in extreme heat, with Greece seeing temperatures of 40C (104F) or more.
The Acropolis, the country's most popular tourist attraction, was closed during the hottest hours of the day to protect visitors.
Potenti... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66202093 |
Covid: Teen's heart transplant after rare complication - BBC News | 2023-07-16T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Osian Jones, 16, had three heart attacks and is recovering in intensive care after his operation. | Wales | "Osian has continually amazed the doctors and nurses with his resilience," say his parents
The parents of a teenager who received a heart transplant after developing a rare complication of Covid say he has been on a "courageous journey".
Osian Jones, 16, had three heart attacks after developing MISC-C (Multisystem In... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-66203740 |
Brighton hotel blaze: Fire-hit seaside hotel faces partial demolition - BBC News | 2023-07-16T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | No-one was hurt but "difficult conditions" meant people had to be evacuated from nearby buildings. | Sussex | Part of the 219-bedroom Royal Albion Hotel in Brighton is Grade II*-listed by English Heritage
A 200-year-old fire-hit hotel in Brighton faces partial demolition "as soon as possible", according to a council.
The fire at the Regency-style Royal Albion Hotel - which overlooks Brighton Pier - broke out on Saturday even... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-66214919 |
Government to miss 40 new hospitals target - watchdog - BBC News | 2023-07-16T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The National Audit Office has found the project is behind schedule and not delivering value for money. | Health | The government is likely to miss its target to build 40 new hospitals by 2030, the spending watchdog has said.
The National Audit Office (NAO) said in a report that the project had been beset by delays. It also warned that cost-cutting and inaccurate modelling of future demand could mean new hospitals are too small.
... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-66217375 |
People will feel benefit of trade deal if we use it - Badenoch - BBC News | 2023-07-16T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The business secretary signed the new trade deal this morning before speaking to Laura Kuenssberg | UK Politics | Keir Starmer’s megaphone message to his party: We’re not going promise to spend lots of cash as we head into the next election.
For political reasons, he wants to head off any attacks from the Tories. For economic reasons, he and the shadow chancellor think it would be the wrong thing to do.
But when he repeatedly wo... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-politics-66199397 |
Ben Wallace: We need to invest in defence properly - BBC News | 2023-07-16T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The defence secretary says the Ukraine war has exposed "vulnerabilities" as he seeks more money. | UK Politics | Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has said the country has to start "investing in defence properly" as he defended the UK military's readiness for war.
He said the army had been "hollowed out" over 30 years and the Ukraine war had "exposed our vulnerabilities".
Mr Wallace said he wanted a bigger budget, amid reports he i... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-64648159 |
Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic to win Wimbledon men's title - BBC Sport | 2023-07-16T00:00:00 | null | Carlos Alcaraz wins the Wimbledon men's singles title for the first time by ending Novak Djokovic's recent dominance with a stunning victory. | null | Last updated on .From the section Tennis
Carlos Alcaraz won the Wimbledon men's singles title for the first time by ending Novak Djokovic's recent dominance with a stunning victory.
Spain's Alcaraz, 20, fought back from a nervy start to win 1-6 7-6 (8-6) 6-1 3-6 6-4 against the defending champion.
Djokovic was going... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/66212814 |
La Palma: Thousands evacuated as Canary Island wildfire burns - BBC News | 2023-07-16T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The blaze on Spain's La Palma has destroyed some 4,500 hectares of land since Saturday. | Europe | Smoke was pictured billowing over hills on the Spanish island on Saturday
Thousands of residents of La Palma in the Canary Islands have been urged to leave their homes as emergency workers try to bring a wildfire under control.
The blaze began early on Saturday and has already consumed 4,500 hectares (11,100 acres) o... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66214333 |
Tour de France 2023: Fan taking selfie causes crash on stage 15 - BBC Sport | 2023-07-16T00:00:00 | null | A fan causes a crash on stage 15 as Wout Poels claims his first Tour de France stage win and Jonas Vingegaard maintains his overall lead. | null | Last updated on .From the section Cycling
Egan Bernal, the Tour de France winner in 2019, came down in the crash A spectator taking a selfie caused a crash of about 20 riders on stage 15 of the Tour de France. The stage was won by Dutchman Wout Poels as defending champion Jonas Vingegaard maintained his 10-second lead... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/66216893 |
NHS consultant strikes: BMA announces two more walkouts - BBC News | 2023-07-16T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Senior doctors are already set to strike this week - but now they will also strike for two days in August. | Health | NHS consultants in England have announced two more days of strikes over a long-running pay dispute.
They were already due to strike on Thursday and Friday - and now they will also walk out on 24 and 25 August, the British Medical Association (BMA) said.
The fresh dates were in response to a "derisory" 6% pay rise, sa... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-66217770 |
Nottinghamshire police catch fence-vaulting motorcyclist - BBC News | 2023-07-16T00:00:00 | null | Footage from police shows officers chasing the biker through gardens before his arrest. | null | Nottinghamshire Police have released footage of the moment officers caught a speeding motorcyclist.
The video from April 2022 shows the biker trying to evade arrest by running through gardens and jumping fences in Kelham village. Officers were guided to his location by the force's aircraft.
The 23-year old biker, who... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-66212199 |
Thornton Curtis deaths: Murder inquiry after man and woman found dead - BBC News | 2023-07-16T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Police say they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the deaths. | Humberside | Police were called to the shooting school on Friday
A man and a woman have been found dead at a North Lincolnshire shooting school, prompting a murder inquiry.
Police said they were found at the White Lodge Shooting School in College Road, Thornton Curtis, on Friday but added no-one else was being sought in connectio... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-humber-66211166 |
Iran's morality police to resume headscarf patrols - BBC News | 2023-07-16T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The controversial police unit enforces Iran's strict dress code and has been accused of brutality. | Middle East | Iran's controversial morality police are tasked with enforcing the country's strict dress code (file image)
Iran's morality police are to resume controversial street patrols to enforce the dress code requiring women to cover their hair and wear loose clothing.
It comes 10 months after mass protests erupted in respons... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-66218318 |
Ukraine war: Last grain ship leaves Odesa as deal deadline looms - BBC News | 2023-07-16T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Russia has threatened not to extend the deal allowing Ukraine's Black Sea grain exports despite the war. | Europe | More than 30m tonnes of grain and other foods have left Ukraine under the deal struck in July 2022
The last ship to sail under a deal allowing Ukraine to export its grain has left the country's Black Sea port of Odesa, a day before an extension deadline, MarineTraffic data site says.
It says the TQ Samsun left on Sun... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66216782 |
Wimbledon 2023 results: Marketa Vondrousova beats Ons Jabeur in women's final - BBC Sport | 2023-07-16T00:00:00 | null | Czech Marketa Vondrousova becomes the first unseeded player to win the Wimbledon women's title as Ons Jabeur's wait for a major goes on. | null | Last updated on .From the section Tennis
Coverage: Live across BBC TV, radio and online with extensive coverage on BBC iPlayer, Red Button, Connected TVs and mobile app. More coverage details
Marketa Vondrousova became the first unseeded player to win the Wimbledon women's singles title as Ons Jabeur's wait for a maj... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/66212165 |
One care home closing every week, industry warns - BBC News | 2023-07-16T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Scottish Care says residential and home provision across Scotland is in an "incredibly difficult" position. | Scotland | One care home in Scotland is closing every week on average, industry leaders have warned.
Scottish Care, which represents private operators, said the industry was in an "incredibly difficult" position due to funding and staffing challenges.
And smaller, family-run homes in rural areas are the most vulnerable to closu... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-66215085 |
Twitter loses nearly half advertising revenue since Elon Musk takeover - BBC News | 2023-07-16T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Elon Musk confirms the firm has a heavy debt load and income in June was not what had been expected. | Business | Twitter has lost almost half of its advertising revenue since it was bought by Elon Musk for $44bn (£33.6bn) last October, its owner has revealed.
He said the company had not seen the increase in sales that had been expected in June, but added that July was a "bit more promising".
Mr Musk sacked about half of Twitter... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66217641 |
Wagner mercenaries have arrived in Belarus, Ukraine confirms - BBC News | 2023-07-16T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | After June's mutiny, Wagner troops were told they could join the regular Russian army or head to Belarus. | Europe | Images have emerged purportedly showing Wagner fighters training Belarusian soldiers at a base south-east of Minsk
Ukraine's border guard service has confirmed that Wagner mercenaries have now arrived in Belarus from neighbouring Russia.
The DPSU says it is assessing how many "militants" are in Belarus, which also sh... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66211121 |
Extreme heat intensifies across south-west US - BBC News | 2023-07-16T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | In Phoenix, Arizona, temperatures have been above 109.4F (43C) for 17 days straight. | US & Canada | Death Valley, one of the hottest places on Earth, has reached at least as high as 128F (53.9C)
A heat dome over the US south-west has translated into extreme heat warnings from coast to coast, which continue to affect more than 110 million people.
Temperature records could be broken in as many as 38 cities.
In Las V... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66218321 |
Lucy Spraggan: Former X Factor star reveals sexual assault during filming - BBC News | 2023-07-16T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The musician said she felt let down by the show after she was attacked by a hotel porter in 2012. | Entertainment & Arts | Lucy Spraggan, now 31, has told how she was sexually assaulted by a hotel porter during the X Factor 2012
Former X Factor contestant Lucy Spraggan has revealed she was raped by a hotel porter during the production of the ITV show in 2012.
She withdrew from the show, citing an illness at the time, but told the Guardia... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66210009 |
Brent stabbing: Man arrested on suspicion of stabbing teen to death - BBC News | 2023-07-16T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Police say the boy died after a birthday party in north-west London.. | London | Formal identification of the boy who died has yet to take place
An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 17-year-old boy was stabbed following a birthday party in north-west London.
Police and London Ambulance Service were called to Granville Road, Kilburn, at 23:22 BST on Friday following ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-66215382 |
Employment: People on long-term sick feel 'written off' - BBC News | 2023-07-16T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | One woman wants to return to work after sickness but feels there is not enough support available. | Wales | As well as rising numbers of post-Covid illnesses, those suffering from mental health and back issues account for many on long-term sick
"Written off" and "ashamed" - this is how one woman described the experience of being on long-term sick leave.
Emma - not her real name - from north Wales, said she wanted to return... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-66201186 |
M4 Bristol: Arrests after two women die in motorway crash - BBC News | 2023-07-17T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Three men are being questioned about the crash close to the Prince of Wales M4 bridge. | Bristol | The crash happened just after midnight on Monday
Two women have died in a two-car crash on the M4 near Bristol and three men have been arrested, police say.
Police were called to the eastbound carriageway between junctions 21 and 22 just after midnight on Monday.
Two women, who were passengers in one of the vehicles... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-66219959 |
Tourists flock to Death Valley hoping to experience heat record - BBC News | 2023-07-17T00:00:00 | null | Death Valley in California did not reach its previous record but that didn't stop the tourists. | null | Death Valley, California, hit a US record of 134 degrees Fahrenheit (56.6C) in 1913. One hundred years later tourists are tracking to the desert to be there when a new record breaks. But not everyone is in a mood to celebrate. | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66229286 |
Swatch sues Malaysia over Pride watch seizures - BBC News | 2023-07-17T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The move comes after officials impounded 172 watches worth £10,700 from its rainbow-coloured Pride collection. | Asia | Swiss watchmaker Swatch says it has begun legal proceedings against the Malaysian government for seizing LGBTQ-themed watches from its stores.
The move comes after officials impounded 172 watches from its rainbow-coloured Pride collection, on sale at shopping malls across Malaysia.
Swatch wants damages and the return... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-66226499 |
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