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Covid inquiry: Key points from Dominic Cummings and Lee Cain evidence

Two former key advisers to Boris Johnson discuss how Downing Street worked during the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/k6NtsoF

King Charles says 'no excuse' for Kenya colonial violence

King Charles addressed the "wrongdoings" of the colonial era during a banquet at the start of his state visit. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qG2UTlz

Five 'dangerous' prisoners escape from Tunisian jail

Interior ministry calls on citizens to provide information on escaped prisoners to prevent "terrorist acts". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/v6hX1xf via IFTTT

Gaza: Explosion at Jabalia refugee camp leaves massive crater

Gaza's health ministry blamed the blast on Israeli air strikes, but Israel's military are yet to comment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/z1Ocvn3 via IFTTT

Gracie Spinks: 'Obsessed' man killed ex-colleague, inquest hears

Michael Sellers is believed to have stabbed 23-year-old Gracie Spinks to death then killed himself. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RmgwXiS

Simon Case: Top official thought Johnson couldn't lead on Covid

Simon Case said the former PM changed direction"every day," in evidence heard by the Covid inquiry. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uha20Xz

Facebook and Instagram launch ad-free subscription tier in EU

The platforms' owner Meta said its new subscription was about addressing EU concerns, rather than making money. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PJCrMpe via IFTTT

Inside Al-Quds Hospital after nearby 'rocket attack', says Red Crescent

Footage shows the inside of a hospital in Gaza after what the Palestinian Red Crescent says was a nearby rocket attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5iPCcT9 via IFTTT

Leasehold law will be in King's Speech, says housing minister

Rachel MacLean says the bill would restore "true homeownership" but Labour says it is "thin gruel". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/61sZjtX

Matthew Perry death: Stars remember 'brilliant' actor

The actor, best known for playing Chandler Bing in Friends, has been described as a "true gift to us all". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PDI9UeB via IFTTT

Matthew Perry's life in pictures

A look back at the Friends star's career from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GQBqy1Y via IFTTT

Israel has no plan for Gaza after war ends, experts warn

Former intelligence officers tell BBC it is unclear how Hamas could be kept out after Israeli forces leave. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uBNW3Ir via IFTTT

'We will win, we will prevail', promises Israeli PM

Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel is launching "massive air strikes" as it expands its ground offensive in Gaza. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JglqmTz via IFTTT

Could an Israeli ground invasion of Gaza meet its aims?

Israeli forces are expanding ground operations in Gaza, and their ultimate goal is to dismantle Hamas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RUN01Dd via IFTTT

Shakira's ex and former footballer Gerard Pique falls off stage

The Spanish World Cup winner fell off the stage at a launch event for a new footballing tournament in Mexici. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QcNsgtX

The Gulf state at centre of delicate hostage talks

Qatar has a unique role leading sensitive negotiations but it comes with a huge risk. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/D1gxthr via IFTTT

Sainsbury's recalls some own-brand chorizo over listeria concerns

The supermarket warns some packs contain the bug which can cause serious illness. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LATaWxX

FTX: 'King of Crypto' to testify in fraud case

Former crypto boss Sam Bankman-Fried has decided to speak in his own defence, his legal team says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30BWeTX via IFTTT

Blockbuster trades and in-form legends: NBA 2023-24 preview

A summer of blockbuster trades, a generational talent, and the in-form stars of old - BBC Sport previews the 2023-24 NBA season. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VS9MPIh

'Super fog': At the scene of deadly 158-car pile-up near New Orleans

Video shows a trail of burnt-out cars and mangled metal caused by a "super fog" near New Orleans. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SPmisGx via IFTTT

Moment bridge brought down in controlled explosion in Germany

Explosives placed on the pillars brought down the 135m long bridge in seconds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bzp3sqN

Amanda Abbington: Actress withdraws from Strictly

The Sherlock and Mr Selfridge actress missed last weekend's show for medical reasons. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cMrQ4FW

'Hamas said they wouldn’t shoot, then murdered my daughter’

A daughter killed and father abducted - and Hamas filmed the family's ordeal on Facebook live. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tWbBMgG via IFTTT

The Rock urges skin tone change to wax figure in Paris museum

A wax figure unveiled in Paris appeared to present the mixed race actor with a lighter skin tone. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PgMdRfv

Belgians race boats made of giant pumpkins

Thrills and spills as kayakers use pumpkin power in an annual competition near Antwerp. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JDXQEWO

Matt Dawson: 'England must build new era' after SA defeat

England have a platform to try and force their way back into the game's elite, but they must not squander the progress made in France says Matt Dawson. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4NizbqP

Sir Patrick Stewart makes surprise Woodstock Bookshop visit

The actor dropped into The Woodstock Bookshop when he saw copies of his memoir in the window. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1qTuXf6

Léopold Sédar Senghor: Senegal delays auction in France

Dakar wants to buy rings, watches and military decorations belonging to the nation's first president. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EoSF5Pc

Belfast City Council spends £150,000 on lord mayor portraits

Critics have branded the portraits a "vanity project" but the council says they help support artists. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Zf2OviK

United States Grand Prix: Max Verstappen takes sprint race pole

Red Bull's Max Verstappen makes amends for qualifying sixth for the US Grand Prix by taking pole for Saturday's sprint race in Austin. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vMTNBEu

Saudi prince slams Hamas, Israel and the West

Prince Turki al-Faisal's comments are a rare Arab voice of criticism of Hamas's actions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XCa6Foz via IFTTT

Specialist doctors in England to hold pay talks with government

The BMA will ask some doctors if they want to strike over pay if no progress is made by 6 November. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QqlJfBA

Specialist doctors in England to hold pay talks with government

The BMA will ask some doctors if they want to strike over pay if no progress is made by 6 November. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/f5hywtQ

Gaza hospital: Breaking down video of Al-Ahli Arab hospital explosion

BBC Verify’s Merlyn Thomas examines video of the explosion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PS8OYfZ via IFTTT

Naga Munchetty told to 'suck it up' over extreme menstrual problems

The TV presenter, who has a condition affecting her womb, tells MPs her problems were repeatedly dismissed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VFSpmeD

Jeremy Bowen: Joe Biden's search for a Middle East solution just got harder

After the destruction of the Al-Ahli hospital, hopes for an end to the war are even fainter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Lb41SPt via IFTTT

Bear enters house and helps herself to frozen lasagne

Surveillance video shows the moment a fury burglar entered a Connecticut home looking for lunch. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/f7ONAFE

Gaza: BBC reporter and family left homeless again after Israel air strike warning

Rushdi Abu Alouf is among those struggling to find a place to live amid ongoing Israeli strikes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KXNCfL8 via IFTTT

Britney Spears says she had abortion with Justin Timberlake when 17

The pop star was 17 and dating Justin Timberlake at the time, according to extracts from her memoir. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZfzhoP9 via IFTTT

Two dead in Brussels shooting

The victims were shot close to the centre of the city and the gunman remains at large, police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fgG4UR1 via IFTTT

Joseph Czuba: No bail for suspect in killing of Muslim boy in Illinois

Six-year-old Wadea Al-Fayoume will be laid to rest in Illinois on Monday, a day after he was fatally stabbed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wUVvjXR

Sir Patrick Vallance says release of full diary entries would breach human rights

Ex-chief scientist says only extracts of his evening notes should be released to the Covid inquiry. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/amdvY3N

Poland's ruling party set to lose power - exit poll

Right-wing Law and Justice leads, the poll suggests, but may struggle to secure a third term. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IJcrtbH

Poland's ruling party leads in election - exit poll

Right-wing Law and Justice leads, the poll suggests, but may struggle to secure a third term. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IJcrtbH via IFTTT

One week in Gaza: 'There are no safe places here'

Bombs, shortages, a life on the run. Bisan Owda, a filmmaker, has been documenting her days under siege. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MltbGfz via IFTTT

Hong Kong: 11kg suspected cocaine found in motorised wheelchair

A 51-year-old man could face life in prison after the discovery by Hong Kong airport officials. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eEqZKpv via IFTTT

Watch: Skies darken during annular solar eclipse

Stargazers witness a spectacular celestial event in parts of the US, Central and South America. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/adfgQD7 via IFTTT

Zaka: The volunteers giving dignity to Israel's dead

Zaka volunteers are used to being called to traumatic scenes, but nothing prepared them for the past week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EIZy3UP

BBC in Khan Younis: The scene is tragic

The BBC's Rushdi Abualouf says the city is struggling to cope as refugees from northern Gaza flood in. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RGzOycn via IFTTT

Israel-Gaza conflict proves treacherous ground for US politicians

Turbulence caused by the fighting in the Middle East could upend the 2020 presidential race. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4KB5er8 via IFTTT

Fines to be issued for Covid Christmas party at Tory HQ

Activists at the event held for Shaun Bailey's campaign team were invited to "jingle and mingle". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/x8PXNQK

February warning Covid could swamp NHS, inquiry told

Prof Graham Medley said that civil servants would have been aware of those concerns at the time. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qO03rGw

New York's iconic subway voice on coming out trans

The city's voice on subways and airports, Bernie Wagenblast, talks about the challenges of her transition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Oafs2H via IFTTT

King Charles III new coin designs revealed

The entire set of circulating coins have been given a makeover to mark the new monarch and the natural world. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qb10dXR

Bob Menendez: US Senator faces new charges of acting as agent of Egypt

The new charges accuse Democrat Bob Menendez of providing "sensitive" information to help Egypt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MbYcE5R via IFTTT

Ealing: Beaver family released in west London wetland

The release is part of efforts to reintroduce the species after their extinction 400 years ago. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qftOEPw

Slovakia elections: Populist winner signs deal to form coalition government

Robert Fico - who pledged to end support for Ukraine - has teamed up with a centre-left and nationalist party. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tqFl12c via IFTTT

Israel hostage crisis is every government's worst nightmare

Israel has to decide whether to attempt a rescue of those held in Gaza - or wait to strike a deal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DijcnwB via IFTTT

Man dies during baptism ceremony

The service was live streamed on the church's Facebook page, but was later removed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CNb9w1H

Inside the deadly instant loan app scam that blackmails with nudes

At least 60 people have killed themselves in India after being extorted by a global racket. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ECjPYaQ

King Charles to acknowledge 'painful' Kenya history on state visit

The state visit will come on the 60th anniversary of the country's independence from the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5Lq9P1V

Haiti: Where aid delivery depends on talking to 300 gangs

The Red Cross describes how it delivers health care and aid in Haiti, where gangs hold sway. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/b91tEIr via IFTTT

Easy life: Band to change name after easyJet brand legal action

The indie band make the announcement after a "whirlwind" 10 days. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wBjph09

'Where do we go?' - Nowhere safe in Gaza as Israeli strikes intensify

Rimal, Gaza City's wealthiest area, was a safe haven before a wave of Israeli strikes overnight. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sC6gr8D via IFTTT

Kibbutz Kfar Aza: Hamas killed whole families

The BBC's International Editor Jeremy Bowen has visited the village Kfar Aza - the site of a massacre committed by Hamas near the border with Gaza. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YWj48sl via IFTTT

Holly Willoughby: What next for This Morning after presenter's exit?

The show could go on with new presenters, or ITV may take the opportunity to shake up the schedule. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ww7sG1I

'A lot of adrenaline, a lot of unknowns': Reservists flock to join Israel's fight

In the hours after Saturday's Hamas attack, tens of thousands of Israelis prepared to go back to duty. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rmW4uA5 via IFTTT

Israel-Gaza attacks: Vigil for victims held at Downing Street

Some held up pictures of those taken hostage or killed, some lit candles, while others stood in tears. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NGQ7r8I

Did Iran support plan for attack on Israel?

A report in the Wall Street Journal claims that Iran gave the go-ahead for the attack on Israel over the weekend. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BKk62uZ

Supernova festival: How massacre unfolded from verified video and social media

The footage that shows joy turning to horror at an Israeli music festival in the desert. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TdrjIXG via IFTTT

Cricket among Olympic Games sports recommended for Los Angeles 2028

Cricket could be in the Olympics for the first time since 1900 as organisers recommend it to be part of the 2028 Los Angeles Games. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Hyn48VB

Kiptum shatters marathon record and moves within reach of two-hour mark

Kenyan Kelvin Kiptum shatters the men's marathon world record in Chicago as he beats compatriot Eliud Kipchoge's previous mark by more than 30 seconds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TE7MPxu

‘I feel hopeless': Living in a country on the brink

Two years into an economic crisis and unable to hold their leaders to account, young Lao see no hope. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Io1WaDR via IFTTT

Labour's Rachel Reeves to set out plan to recover Covid fraud billions

An anti-corruption commissioner would target £7.2bn lost to fraud, the shadow chancellor will say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sgtjVPd

Bavaria election results: Scholz coalition dealt a blow

Conservative and right-wing gains in Bavaria and Hesse will be felt across Germany. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/w58gOpK via IFTTT

Don't tilt too far towards unions, warns Peter Mandelson

The key architect of New Labour says the party needs to ensure it can attract private investment. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oh5tMrX

How Hamas staged attack no one thought possible

Palestinian militants launched the type of widespread surprise attack that no one expected. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/szlFnYc

Hamas attack shocks Israel, but what comes next?

Tensions had recently risen in Gaza - but this attack was unexpected on a Jewish holiday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FgGpzL6

People hide in homes as Palestinian militants enter from Gaza

People in towns near the Gaza Strip are phoning news stations saying they are trapped in their homes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fXbEn61 via IFTTT

Amber rain warning extended for north and east of Scotland

It now goes to 14:00 on Sunday for parts of Angus, Perth and Kinross, Aberdeenshire, Moray and Highland. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eVzY9Ep

Retired US Army sergeant arrested for alleges attempts to spy for China

Joseph Schmidt allegedly searched for information on online spy forums and how spies are recruited. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4jMJ1VH via IFTTT

Scarborough road resurfaced around parked car

North Yorkshire Council say they will return to complete the work at a later date. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/C9gYNed

Driver on M25 disqualified after losing control of his car

Police cameras capture the moment a driver loses control of his car on the M25 at night. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/D47AkcU

American tourist arrested for smashing Israel Museum statues

Images shared by Israeli police show the two ancient Roman sculptures lying broken on the floor. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gCeOlAt

Rapper Drake taking break from music to focus on health

"I need to focus on my health first," the rapper said, adding that he suffers from stomach issues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LC6xeN5 via IFTTT

Fire breaks out at Ryder Cup venue in Rome

Video from the Italian fire brigade shows smoke at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Q1Te0wm via IFTTT

Prada to design Nasa's new moon suit

Art meets science as Prada designers help create the spacesuits for the 2025 moon mission. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/U6pVcDP

Putin makes nuclear-powered Burevestnik missile test claim

The Russian leader says testing of a global-range missile was successful, but that is not confirmed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JsYtMWk via IFTTT

Russian airstrike kills 51 at a funeral in Ukraine

The attack in the Kharkiv region is described as one of the area's "bloodiest crimes". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CmM3D8y

Police rescue man handcuffed by fake officer

The man claiming to be a Homeland Security officer had a handgun, badge and car with blue lights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eSmc9tW via IFTTT

Voice referendum: Indigenous rights vote is a reckoning for Australia

A historic vote on whether to elevate First Nations voices is forcing Australia to examine its past. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/H3p5Wns via IFTTT

Fireworks: Boy, eight, almost loses sight in explosion

Bradley, eight, was out playing with a friend when they picked up the firework which blew up. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ylB8GUt

Venice bus crash: The heroes who pulled survivors from burning wreck

The two men say they have not slept since the tourist bus plunged off a bridge and caught fire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FbzeqXt via IFTTT

Sam Bankman-Fried's FTX crypto fraud trial opens in NY

The former crypto billionaire is accused of "one of the biggest financial frauds in US history". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wDfSaHB via IFTTT

Hundreds at vigil to remember girl, 15, killed on way to school

Flowers, cards and teddies are laid at the spot where the 15-year-old was killed a week ago. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2QfTsJw

Police Scotland pays out £60,000 to officers over beard ban

The four officers received a settlement from Police Scotland after they were told to shave their facial hair. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/s0uWqh4

Toddler died with 70 visible injuries, court hears

Jack Benham and Sian Hedges are accused of murdering 18-month-old Alfie Phillips during lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/slzxbVZ

At least 20 dead as Venice bus plunges from bridge

The bus carrying tourists to a campsite crashed off an overpass in the Mestre district, officials say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0AI2qrS

Ros Atkins on... Why Hunter Biden is in trouble

The BBC's analysis editor examines the first ever criminal prosecution of a sitting US president's child. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lq0MK7n

At least 20 dead as Venice bus plunges from bridge

The bus crashed off an overpass in the Mestre district on the mainland, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0AI2qrS via IFTTT

France: Bedbugs crawl across train seat and in sofa

Infestations of bedbugs have been found in homes and on public transport in cities across France. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vE2Ujd via IFTTT

We've been too squeamish on migration, says Suella Braverman

The home secretary pledges tougher action on small boats in a hard-hitting Tory conference speech. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bRJIdZO

Social media giants eye monthly charge to avoid ads

The video sharing site is looking into charging a fee of around $4.99 to get rid of ads. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HWeYwKQ via IFTTT

Cardiff Half Marathon: Runners get engaged near finish line

Anna Bearne says she had "no clue" her partner was going to propose at the Cardiff Half Marathon. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CjmFglb

Double rainbow and lightning strikes caught on camera

Stunning cell phone video captured a meteorological phenomenon: lightning beside a double rainbow. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FnL3Khy via IFTTT

Graham Linehan attacks cancel culture at Conservative conference fringe event

The comedy writer tells a free speech debate his views on gender have made it hard to find places to speak. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4be7KJz

Turkey strikes Kurdish rebels after Ankara blast

Turkey conducts air strikes in northern Iraq, hours after a suicide blast hit the interior ministry in Ankara. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8sy9nOK via IFTTT

Ten Cuban migrants hiding in truck die in Mexico accident

At least 17 others are injured after the vehicle flipped over on a motorway in Chiapas state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zboEFkH via IFTTT

Rangers: Michael Beale sacked as manager; Steven Davis takes interim charge

Michael Beale has been sacked as Rangers manager after slipping seven points behind Celtic after seven games of the season. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/D2C5Wcw

Senegal's navy intercepts boats carrying 600 would-be migrants

They were attempting the dangerous crossing to Spain's Canary Islands - a gateway to Europe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/304J5yq via IFTTT

Sapling at Sycamore Gap removed by National Trust

Kieran Chapman says he's "devastated" a sapling he planted near the much-loved felled tree has been removed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5Pbj6xe