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The "cringeworthy" but popular Netflix show is back with a new season - and with all its old problems. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cuGdIe0

Covid: Pregnant women targeted with false vaccine claims

Posts shared by thousands across social media wrongly suggested government advice had changed. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/kleERF4

China may have committed crimes against humanity in Xinjiang - UN report

China is accused of serious human rights violations in long-awaited report that it tried to stop being published. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kZz8pyM

Tory hopeful Liz Truss rules out new taxes if elected PM

The foreign secretary also hints she would look to provide support to firms to help with energy bills. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/tG5us0x

Energy bills: Lib Dems call for £10bn in grants to help smaller firms

The Lib Dems call for £50,000 grants to stop High Streets turning into "ghost towns". from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/9baHQ7l

John Simpson: Gorbachev was a man of decency but not vision

Mikhail Gorbachev changed the world - but he was a human being first and foremost, writes the BBC's John Simpson. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YG2MdkQ

EU Russia: Bloc toughens visa regime but no ban

The bloc remains divided on whether to issue a total ban on entry for Russian travellers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ju31ax7

Faecal transplants recommended for Clostridium difficile

Clinical trials show they are more effective than antibiotics, to which the "superbug" can become resistant. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/LG0wogA

Faecal transplants recommended for Clostridium difficile

Clinical trials show they are more effective than antibiotics, to which the "superbug" can become resistant. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/LG0wogA

Mikhail Gorbachev: The Soviet leader who helped end the Cold War

His efforts to democratise his country led to the fall of communism, the end of the Cold War and the break-up of the Eastern Bloc. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/krEsGbN

In pictures: The life of ex-Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev

The ex-Soviet leader - who was one of the 20th century's most influential figures - dies age 91. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/H9zSZ3U

Mikhail Gorbachev: Last Soviet leader aged 91

The hospital where Mikhail Gorbachev died said he had been suffering from a long and serious illness. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GcJlYSi

Last Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev dies at 91

The former president opened up the USSR and saw it collapse in 1991. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OETwIM7

UK looks to Sweden for a solution to nuclear waste

After decades of experimentation Sweden is ahead of the UK when dealing with nuclear waste. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/v8VgGkE

Kenya fashion: The designers giving Nairobi a fashionable name

Upcycled fashion and high-end tailoring are thriving in the fashion scene of Kenya's capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qi8FrA3

Secret deals ending Britain's control in Gulf revealed

A BBC documentary shines a light on the collusions which ended Britain's empire in the Middle East. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/b6Ue4RV

Gadchiroli: The Indian tribal families living on a highway with animals

After floods ravaged their homes, tribal families in Maharashtra have been forced to live on a highway. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1gMwyuG

Undeclared pools in France uncovered by AI technology

Millions in tax revenue has been collected after more than 20,000 undeclared pools were found. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vXicD3r

The Palestinians facing mass eviction in the West Bank

Fears mount among more than 1,000 Palestinians that Israel’s army will force them to leave their homes in the occupied West Bank. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MXPJZhj

From Maruti to Amul: Five brands that shaped India after independence

The homegrown brands that have found their way into the homes and hearts of millions of Indians. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32MGbgA

Venus and Serena Williams' coach: "We changed history"

Champion tennis coach Rick Macci shares the moment he first saw the sisters play. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cIpYHwh

Bike protest takes over German motorway

The protesters are calling for more environmentally friendly transport options in the state of Hesse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HIdiOG7

Roland Mesnier: Former White House pastry chef dies at 78

French chef Roland Mesnier produced delicacies for five US presidents over 27 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CnaRmwg

Artemis: Nasa ready to launch new era of Moon exploration

The clock is counting down to the debut flight of the rocket that will send people back to the Moon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kQFaZHD

UN calls for Libya ceasefire after deadly clashes

Fighting between political factions kills 23 people including a young comedian in the capital Tripoli. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/R7tr0Fu

Three off-duty Dutch commandos shot outside hotel in Indianapolis

Police say the soldiers, who were in the US for training, were found with gunshot wounds early on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XNP8Mil

Tunisia racism: 'I lost the will to leave my home'

Black Tunisians tell the BBC about racism traumas, as an MP worries about advancement of black rights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7MVcBRp

Australia: Scott Morrison saga casts scrutiny on Queen's representative

The governor-general has been dragged into a backlash over ex-PM Scott Morrison's secret ministries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TERw5lt

Electricity and drought killing white storks

The extreme heat this summer has exacerbated the many hazards, leading to a sudden spike in deaths in Hungary. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NElCOJu

Bilkis Bano: Protests in India over release of gang rapists

Protests take place over the release of 11 men who gang-raped a Muslim woman in 2002. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hfBtmQK

Serbia-Kosovo ID document row settled, says EU

Tensions have been rising over disagreements including the movement of citizens across the border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kfuPN6s

Sanna Marin: How much partying is too much for a leader?

Sanna Marin is facing tough criticism, but supporters say she is being treated unfairly. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xC9EwRU

Apollo Remastered: One man's mission to show us the Moon

One man's quest to present the historic Moon missions in a way that befits their importance. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Gdok35i

Mario Kart: Next game could be 'victim of current title's success'

It's gaming's most successful racing franchise but Nintendo face various challenges to keep driving it forward. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ivNte59

Salman Rushdie: Did a ‘chance’ airport meeting lead to fatwa?

Two British imams met an Iranian minister hours before the decree calling for the author’s death, was issued in 1989. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7iBbVXn

Ukraine war round-up: Russia burns off its excess gas and war memorial torn down

Image appears to show a plant burning unsellable gas and Latvia removes a controversial Soviet-era monument. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TX7vhwN

FBI cite 'evidence of obstruction' in Trump Florida home search

Top secret files were kept at Mar-a-Lago along with assorted newspapers and magazines, say investigators. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xAqpcGy

Turkish singer Gulsen arrested over religious schools joke

Critics say the high-profile arrest is a bid by President Erdogan to consolidate support ahead of elections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/o40wxLD

Synthetic mouse embryo develops beating heart

Scientists say the advance could improve understanding on how organs form and why pregnancies fail. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/1LtRJVr

Latvia brings down World War II memorial

Riga, the capital city of Latvia, has dismantled a World War II monument in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UiFY3I4

Tory leadership: Truss criticised for Macron 'jury is out' remark

Labour accuses the foreign secretary of a "woeful lack of judgement" and insulting a close UK ally. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/S5XfcmC

Synthetic mouse embryo develops beating heart

Scientists say the advance could improve understanding on how organs form and why pregnancies fail. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/1LtRJVr

Stephen Barclay challenged on ambulance delays

A woman approached the health secretary during an interview, accusing him of doing nothing about ambulance delays. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/amuUrOy

Turkey's Bayraktar TB2 drone: Why African states are buying them

Togo is the latest country to buy the drones, which have proven their usefulness around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HSXiWf0

Kobe Bryant's widow awarded $16m leaked crash photos payout

Vanessa Bryant was suing LA County for emotional distress over photos from the 2020 crash site. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lx1Rc3F

Ter Apel: Dutch investigate baby death at asylum centre

Officials are investigating possible contributing factors, including available care and living conditions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VcvgtdD

GCSE results: Grades set to drop after return to exams

Results aim to reflect a midway point between the highs of 2021 and the last pre-Covid year, 2019. from BBC News - Family & Education https://ift.tt/xrwO4bi

On call with Italy's horseback doctor

Dr Roberto Anfosso and Ambra make house calls around the village of La Morra in the Piedmont region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dJu2V9M

Ukraine war: Russia railway station strike kills 22, injures dozens

A deadly attack on passenger carriages and a warning of disaster mark six months since Russia's invasion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/C2EQuxj

Band stuck in Calais queue perform surprise gig

Drivers were treated to a makeshift jazzy concert as they waited in lengthy queues at the French border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hAnwKN1

Ukraine war: Kyiv counts cost of fragile independence

As Ukrainians mark 31 years of independence, the threat they face from Moscow will test their spirit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rvTWx7i

Rayshard Brooks: No charges in police killing that sparked protests

The 27-year-old was shot after a struggle with two officers who were trying to arrest him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/r4BI9t7

Dinosaur tracks from 113m years ago exposed by severe drought

Around 60 tracks from the predator Acrocanthosaurus have been revealed for the first time in 22 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LTC6hB1

Missing baby girls: Is India’s skewed sex ratio at birth getting better?

For years, widely-held cultural beliefs have meant far more boys were born in India than girls. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PUzpHuN

Front line frontmen: Antytila, the rock band fighting Russia

Members of one of Ukraine’s top rock bands, Antytila, are among thousands of civilians fighting against Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aGE7BdN

Vaughan Gething: Trump and Brexit set Wales back on race

Trump and Brexit divisions have set back progress, claims Wales' first black cabinet minister. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/LmWnV5q

Spain: Gunman euthanised before he can stand trial

The man had begged to be euthanised after being partially paralysed in a police shootout in Spain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/msQzXqN

Twitter whistleblower questions firm's bot count

Ex-security chief appears to echo claims by Elon Musk over the number of fake accounts on its site. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Nj94bom

Iconic Winston Churchill photo vanishes from Canada hotel

Photographer Yousuf Karsh famously plucked a cigar from Churchill's mouth to capture the famous image. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GEgpiOb

UK spy agencies accused of tip-off that led to torture

August 22, 2022

Jagtar Singh Johal, a Sikh activist from Scotland, was seized by Indian police in 2017 and remains in jail. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/kDyO3Ft

Melting glaciers: Germany's 'could disappear' in 15 years

Glaciologist Christoph Mayer thinks Germany's five alpine glaciers could melt within 15 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GB6CNpY

English beach sewage dumps not monitored properly, data shows

Some water firms fail to install devices that measure storm overflows, according to the Lib Dems. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/dxFlg6e

Why are these Americans turning in (some of) their guns?

When police in Texas offered to buy back unwanted firearms, gun owners of all kinds showed up. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XejKrYE

Wrexham AFC owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have documented their first season

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are the real-life stars of Welcome to Wrexham, a documentary series about their first season as football club owners from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/onP9xIt

Do new school uniform rules save parents money?

Schools now have to take unnecessary logos off uniforms, but so far not all parents are benefitting. from BBC News - Family & Education https://ift.tt/RDwhqKi

Ukraine war: Allies seek more security at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

Britain, France, Germany and the US stress the need for nuclear safety as fighting rages in Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pW2DYNz

Darya Dugina: Daughter of Putin ally killed in Moscow bomb - report

A car carrying Alexander Dugin's daughter exploded on the outskirts of Moscow, say Russian media reports. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5dzcA4a

Usyk beats Joshua to stay world heavyweight champ

Briton Anthony Joshua's bid to recapture the unified heavyweight titles ends in disappointment as Oleksandr Usyk produces a terrific performance to win by split decision in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4qNBWmK

Greece promotes smaller islands over Mykonos and Corfu

Greece promotes its lesser-known holiday destinations, but do locals embrace the trend? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Z4steKc

Pondoland: South Africa's cannabis growers left behind by legalisation plans

South Africa is on the brink of legalising cannabis, but many traditional growers feel left out. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GrMg8DU

Inside Amapiano, the new sound of South Africa

In Zulu, Amapiano literally means “the pianos” and it's a blend of house, kwaito, jazz, and lounge music. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CKnjMPY

Al-Shabab: Somali forces claim end to deadly 30-hour hotel siege

At least 12 people were killed after al-Shabab militants took hostages in the popular Mogadishu hotel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Plk2R5t

Woman slips handcuffs and shoots at police in Oklahoma

August 19, 2022

Ten shots were fired and two people were wounded in the incident in Oklahoma. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jBADFCO

Michael Gove backs Rishi Sunak in Tory leadership bid

August 19, 2022

The former cabinet minister accuses Liz Truss of taking a "holiday from reality" with her tax plans. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/y3Ozd7T

What we do and don't know about the FBI search of Trump's home

Agents took classified documents from the former president's home as part of an unprecedented investigation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/M8Ojifm

Manjula Patel: The 85-year-old India-origin chef wowing a UK town

Manjula Patel serves traditional Gujarati vegetarian dishes at her popular restaurant, Manju's. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/COHsuh3

Africa's week in pictures: 12-18 August 2022

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Mdyr18j

Bolsonaro: Brazil's president attempts to grab heckler's phone

A YouTuber films himself shouting insults at Bolsonaro before nearly losing his phone to the president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kLn9b3W

Ukraine war: Damage to nuclear plant would be suicide - UN chief

António Guterres makes the warning during a summit with Ukrainian President Zelensky in Lviv. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/G12QZE3

Europe storms: Deaths are reported in France, Austria and Italy

Deaths are reported in France, Austria and Italy in violent storms after weeks of heat and drought. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pcJjK3g

Pope rules out sexual misconduct probe of Canadian cardinal

A complaint was filed to the Vatican last year alleging misconduct by Canadian Cardinal Marc Ouellet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xBcOQKE

Accamma Cherian: The forgotten firebrand freedom fighter from south India

Accamma Cherian's contributions in India's struggle for independence have been lost to history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VbSziRC

A-level results 2022: What to do if you missed your grades

Hazel Shearing looks at the options - in a minute - if your A-levels weren't what you were hoping for. from BBC News - Family & Education https://ift.tt/6UcpfJb

Salma al-Shehab: Concern for Saudi student jailed for 34 years over tweets

Salma al-Shehab, a Leeds University PhD student, called for reforms and the release of activists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KNQbS2E

Liz Cheney vs Donald Trump: Why it's not over yet

Liz Cheney just got trounced by a Trump-backed candidate - but the ex-president's critic isn't going away. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eXwBvWt

R. Kelly trial: Singer has dark side hidden from public - prosecutor

The singer faces charges of child pornography and obstructing justice in his second federal trial. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JBS1ouF

TikTok to teach influencers about US mid-term election rules

The platform says it is to do more to ensure influencers understand that it prohibits paid political ads. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wSDc98Z

Dog infected with monkeypox prompts isolation warning

Isolating from pets when infected and disposing of rubbish carefully is important, health experts say. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/vl5MVmt

Alaska primary: Sarah Palin seeks comeback backed by Trump

She largely left the spotlight before the 2016 election of Donald Trump, who has become her key ally. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kyrqGI6

Biden signs tax, health and climate bill into law

The president hails the $700bn (£579bn) bill as the "final piece" of his long-stalled domestic agenda. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Jt2CmHh

Tory leadership: Truss and Sunak reject indyref2 in Perth

Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak took part in a hustings in Perth to pitch for the votes of Scottish Tory members. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/X2KJDTy

Liz Truss accused of branding British workers lazy in leaked audio

The Tory leadership hopeful said Britons lacked the "application" of foreign citizens, leaked audio suggests. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/rwixsm2

Mariah Carey 'Queen of Christmas' trademark attempt prompts backlash

The singer's attempt to trademark the title causes a dispute with other Christmas-associated stars. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JF7Erte

Lebanese man who held bank staff hostage to access savings released

Many Lebanese praised Bassam Hussein after he took hostages in an attempt to access his savings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gx9pTq0

Polio vaccine in Pakistan: Two policemen guarding vaccinators shot dead

Gunmen kill police guarding a vaccination team in the latest local incident of anti-vaccine violence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xHTAgSi

Sacheen Littlefeather: Oscars apologises to actress after 50 years

Sacheen Littlefeather rejected the award on Marlon Brando's behalf over representation in film. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EShLVrI

Rudy Giuliani is target of Georgia election investigation

The ex-New York mayor, due to testify this week, dismissed the inquiry as politically motivated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FXO2sv9

UK to cut taxes on imports from developing countries

The scheme means products such as clothes, shoes and foods will benefit from lower or zero tariffs. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/gXlKFNI

Cost of living: Demand for free school uniforms rockets, says charity

A Better Fit said there had been a tenfold increase in people needing second hand uniforms. from BBC News - Family & Education https://ift.tt/A6vrfDU

Egypt church fire: Triplets and twins among 15 children killed

Details are emerging about some of the 15 children who died in Sunday's blaze at a Coptic church. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/q4GbhUB

Tory hopefuls to target Scottish votes at Perth hustings

Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak will pitch for the votes of Scottish Tory members at a hustings in Perth. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/9bWyB2v

Independence Day: How Chicago Radio became the voice of India's freedom

For two decades, Mumbai-based Chicago Radio became synonymous with India's freedom struggle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DM9Nvlh

The nine-year-old boy who fled war-torn Cyprus for London

Baz Bedrossian came to London with his family as a refugee after the second Turkish invasion of Cyprus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SvUbW1h

Keir Starmer calls for extra tax on oil and gas producers

The party says this would help fund a freeze of the energy price cap through the winter. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/54NDUpW

Nursery closures: Parents left without childcare as providers shut

A campaign group says it has been "inundated" with messages about nurseries going out of business suddenly. from BBC News - Family & Education https://ift.tt/xzg3qiA

Marshall Islands: Covid-19 cases surge

Cases in the Marshall Islands have surged not long after the first community spread was confirmed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/x8npLA6

Tropical Storm Meari leaves trail of devastation in central Japan

Aerial video shows the extent of damage after some areas saw 50% more rain than expected in a month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/moXWF4Q

Miriam Margolyes: 'I now look up to Australian bogans'

In a new TV show, Miriam Margolyes asks whether Australia is truly the land of the fabled 'fair go'. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iqGDQZ9

Afghanistan: Taliban fire shots to stop Afghan women's Kabul protest

Dozens of female protesters in Afghanistan have been on a rare march for their rights in Kabul. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/R9yrWdi

Ukraine war: Zelensky warns Russian soldiers at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

President Zelensky says soldiers who shoot at the Zaporizhzhia plant will become "a special target". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zm9xMvI

Renewable energy: The 'kite' that pulls energy out of the sky

A company in Norway has developed an innovative "kite" that turns wind into electricity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Du8tHp

Ukraine says it has taken out vital bridge in occupied Kherson

Ukrainian forces attacked the bridge as part of its counter-offensive in the occupied Kherson region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Q5mqTde

Tonnes of dead fish found in river on German-Polish border

Authorities say a toxic substance is to blame, but the cause of the mass death is still unknown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iDcpWuE

Evacuated twice in a summer as France's fires burn

"We've never known a summer like this," says the mayor of one town threatened by wildfires. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Y9IjOpn

HIV medicines: India patients say hit by drugs shortage

India's health ministry denies supply disruptions, but activists allege a shortage of essential drugs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dqnHKm9

Ibiza: The birth of the 'party island'

In June 1973, the nightclub Pacha opened in Ibiza and it changed the island forever. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GACBuzN

India independence to tsunami: Meet Indians named after historic events

The BBC met six Indians who were named after landmark events that unfolded during their birth. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/slYmXAC

Anne Heche dies: 'We have lost a bright light'

The Donnie Brasco actress is legally dead, a representative says, after a car crash in Los Angeles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/092iPHM

Montenegro: Gunman kills 10 after family dispute

Three members of the same family were killed - the gunman was shot dead by a civilian. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LuO0qK7

Trump search warrant: FBI took top secret documents from Mar-a-Lago

Trump says the documents - which included information about the "President of France" - were declassified. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PyinIUQ

Ukraine war: Moscow's next step, nuclear plant warning and clean-up raves

More nuclear plant shelling could be "worse than Chernobyl" and young people mix cleaning and techno. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1tvU2fw

Disabled children abused in Ukraine's orphanages, warns UN

The statement comes after a BBC News investigation uncovered widespread abuse in orphanages. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VoKcOjM

Japan dolphin: Two more swimmers bitten

It is the latest in a string of beach attacks this summer - all believed to involve the same creature. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Avas2Zu

Kenya elections 2022: While Kenya waits, unfounded election claims spread

Some online users in Kenya have been sharing misleading claims about the results and the voting process. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nS2ulNX

German army reserve officer on trial over claims of spying for Russia

The reserve officer is accused of passing information to Russia between 2014 and 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/R8ezGN1

David Lammy MP inadvertently breached code of conduct

Labour's shadow minister says he was "thoroughly embarrassed" by the accidental breaches. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/haMZ9W2

NHS IT supplier held to ransom by hackers

Its IT provider says it may take three or four weeks to fully recover from the cyber-attack. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/yZPhouO

Monkeypox: Lack of vaccines pauses rollout in Brighton

Stocks of the vaccine run low in the UK, with a new batch not due to arrive until next month. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/QkbrFM0

NHS IT supplier held to ransom by hackers

Its IT provider says it may take three or four weeks to fully recover from the cyber-attack. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/yZPhouO

Monkeypox: Lack of vaccines pauses rollout in Brighton

Stocks of the vaccine run low in the UK, with a new batch not due to arrive until next month. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/QkbrFM0

Uttar Pradesh: India son helping rape survivor mum fight for justice

She was raped in 1994 when she was 12. The son born out of the assault is now helping her quest for justice. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cRUT8Xh

From Dos Santos to Mugabe - the burial disputes over ex-leaders

From José Eduardo dos Santos to Robert Mugabe, disputes have broke out over burials. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/b5EthYP

Commonwealth Games takes big step towards esports

Competitive gaming may soon be added to the Commonwealth Games programme, after a successful test event in Birmingham. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/72O5HkQ

Ukraine war: Crimea airbase badly damaged, satellite images show

New pictures show extensive damage to buildings and warplanes after explosions hit the Russian base. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CzvTpWE

Jonathan Edwards: Wife assault MP to represent Plaid in Commons

Jonathan Edwards will represent Plaid Cymru again after being cautioned for assaulting his wife. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/ZY1AeB4

Cumbria coal mine: Decision delayed until November

A ruling on the coking coal mine in Cumbria had been due in July but was then put back to August. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/jPH6mb9

Panamanian politician posts SOS after crashing in jungle

Dimitri Flores posts video from the scene with the remains of his helicopter visible in the background. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BfYkJXc

France whale: Rescue operation begins to save beluga stuck in Seine

Divers, vets and police are involved in moving the ailing beluga whale from the Seine to the sea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/j9RL6N5

Katty Kay: Will an FBI 'raid' supercharge Trump?

As supporters urge him to run for president again, the search on Mar-a-Lago has lit a match for Trump. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aWoJ9OP

Cuban fuel depot fire spreads to third tank

A fire which started after lighting struck a oil depot in Matanzas, Cuba, continues to spread. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mYFeQd1

Tory leadership: Rivals trade blows over energy bills help

Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak attack each other's plans after new predictions of soaring household costs. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/hl07fUr

US police arrest man over murders of Muslim men

The ambush-style killings sparked fear among the Muslim community in the city of Albuquerque. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zhsH7So

Crimea beachgoers run after airfield explosion

Russia has played down the series of explosions at a military airfield in the area it annexed from Ukraine in 2014. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ifPQB2h

Afghanistan: The Taliban sniper now working behind a desk

A year after the Taliban took over Afghanistan, the BBC returns to see how people's lives have changed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IKVNRpE

Sania Khan: She TikToked her divorce, then her husband killed her

Feeling stigmatised after her divorce, Sania Khan found community on TikTok - then her ex returned. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CMB8VgL

Bolivia's 'death road' becomes wildlife haven

Wildlife and greenery have flourished on the infamous route linking Bolivia's capital with the Amazon rainforest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JeuTW8f

Tory leadership: Rishi Sunak vows more support for energy costs

The Tory leadership contender is accused of "another U-turn" as he pledges more money to ease costs. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/Pl6CY4R

China housing crisis: The people living in unfinished apartments

China’s massive economy is being threatened by a crisis in the real estate market. As developers spiral into debt, some people have decided to move into unfinished apartments. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ozcwVMJ

Russia halts US inspections of nuclear arsenal under New START treaty

Russia "temporarily" suspends nuclear warhead inspections under the New START treaty with the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dw1q0kn

Ahmaud Arbery: Three sentenced for hate crimes over jogger's murder

The men - who are already serving life sentences for murder - are given additional federal sentences. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WAlMuEr

Actress and singer Olivia Newton-John dies aged 73

Olivia Newton-John, star of Grease and multi-platinum selling singer, dies aged 73, her Facebook page says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TbN7Ztf

Extent of struggle to find NHS dentist revealed by far-reaching BBC research

Nine in 10 UK dentists are not accepting new adult patients, while eight in 10 are refusing children. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/6VKuraC

Ysbyty Glan Clwyd: Stroke patients would rather go to England

A new report highlights a significant risks to patient safety at the Denbighshire hospital A&E. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/vrBSWHV

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu great Leandro Lo shot in head in Sao Paulo club

The athlete has been declared brain dead and police say the suspect is on the run. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZhmTzaR

Infected blood scandal victims in line to get £100,000

The PM wants payments to be made to survivors "as soon as possible", says Downing Street. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/etRYnJo

Infected blood scandal victims in line to get £100,000

The PM wants payments to be made to survivors "as soon as possible", says Downing Street. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/etRYnJo

Infected blood scandal victims in line to get £100,000

The PM wants payments to be made to survivors "as soon as possible", says Downing Street. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/etRYnJo

Archie Battersbee: No parent must go through this again - family

The 12-year-old's family say they were "stripped of all our rights" in a legal battle with doctors. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/rKcuhGA

Archie Battersbee: No parent must go through this again - family

The 12-year-old's family say they were "stripped of all our rights" in a legal battle with doctors. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/rKcuhGA

France whale: Lost mammal stuck in River Seine to get vitamin boost

The visibly malnourished all-white beluga has been stuck 70km north of Paris since at least Tuesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hquNxgF

Uganda LGBT rights: Government shuts down key advocacy group

Sexual Minorities Uganda (Smug) decried the move as a 'witch hunt' targeting the LGBT community. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/w1nd4FJ

Hamida Banu: Missing India woman found in Pakistan 'can't wait to go home'

Hamida Banu had been trafficked to Pakistan 20 years ago by an agent promising her a job in Dubai. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cmt7hbU

Macro photography: The hidden world of garden insects

Macro photographer Geraint Radford says insects have a bad reputation, but they're "funny". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LwvHs0V

Taiwan: US hits out at 'irresponsible' China amid attack rehearsal claims

The US has accused Beijing of "provocative" actions after Taiwan said China rehearsed an attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IOZwWBV

Archie Battersbee 'fought until the end', says mum after son dies

The 12-year-old has died in hospital after his life support was withdrawn following a legal battle. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/gAsL7n5

Archie Battersbee 'fought until the end', says mum after son dies

The 12-year-old has died in hospital after his life support was withdrawn following a legal battle. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/gAsL7n5

Anorexia: Welsh patient treated hundreds of miles from home

Molly Leonard says she often spends months far from her family because Wales has no specialist unit. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/UjW1eXK

Covid restrictions will finally be lifted for IVF couples in Glasgow

Women attending an NHS fertility clinic have not been allowed to take partners to appointments. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/BpDCoXn

Mariupolchanka FC: The women's football team under siege in Ukraine

As England celebrate their Euros win, the women of Mariupol FC in Ukraine simply dream of playing again. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/F0rnJUw

Alex Jones must pay $50m for Sandy Hook hoax claim

The parents of a child killed in the attack said they had endured harassment and emotional distress. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nGFqy0S

Major NHS computer outage caused by cyber attack

The outage was "significant" and impacted patients being referred from 111 to out-of-hours GPs. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/CgkqXSn

Protesters interrupt Liz Truss speech

The foreign secretary can be heard responding with a promise to clamp down on disruptive protest. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/YmuKRWN

Major NHS computer outage caused by cyber attack

The outage was "significant" and impacted patients being referred from 111 to out-of-hours GPs. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/CgkqXSn

LGBT groups demand more action on monkeypox

Sexual health charities call on the government to take firmer action to control the outbreak. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/drP0vGm

Alex Jones to pay damages for Sandy Hook hoax claim

Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones ordered to pay $4.1m after falsely claiming the school shooting was a hoax from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VhsC8rP

Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss row over recession warning in latest TV clash

Rishi Sunak says tax cuts would fuel inflation, while Liz Truss argues a recession can be averted. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/UcKnVyi

France mulls rescue plan for beluga whale stranded in River Seine

Experts are puzzled as to why the animal has strayed so far south from its natural habitat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/P5Jbkos

Monkeypox: US declares outbreak a public health emergency

The decision is expected to speed up the distribution of vaccines, treatments and federal resources. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RVzHkwI

Where does Taiwan crisis leave Biden's China policy?

Nancy Pelosi's visit was an explosive development in a brittle relationship. Many risks lie ahead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YmOjc1E

Viktor Orban alone in Europe but among friends in Texas

The controversial Hungarian leader will be warmly received when he addresses US Republicans. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cM7b0YX

Alex Jones concedes Sandy Hook school shooting was '100% real'

Parents of a child who was killed are seeking millions in a defamation trial against the radio host. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sjTy5IR

After Kansas defeat, what's next for abortion bans?

While the battle to ban abortion in Kansas may have been lost, the fight continues across the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5RdFYvl

Tory leadership: Truss and Sunak attack Welsh government

Sunak vows to call out Labour "failures" while Truss says Drakeford is a low energy Jeremy Corbyn. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/uYUoQOL

Zawahiri's victims: What it feels like to hear he's gone

The al-Qaeda leader's death hits home to those he robbed of a husband, a wife, or their eyesight. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mxYcZF5

Tory leadership: Sajid Javid endorses Liz Truss's bid to be PM

Rishi Sunak's predecessor as chancellor says the UK risks economic decline under Mr Sunak's policies. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/3Igs2Tl

The Nigerians worried about a bill to outlaw cross-dressing

LGBTQ+ Nigerians fear what might happen if a proposal to ban cross-dressing is adopted by parliament. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yzK0r6l

All-women team breaks record rowing to Hawaii

The friends, who had no prior experience of ocean rowing, beat last year's record holders from the UK. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/L7WzTlb

Ayman al-Zawahiri: How US strike could kill al-Qaeda leader - but not his family

Extremely precise missile use and study of Zawahiri's habits were key to the targeted US killing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vb9kmeN

Tory leadership ballots delayed over security fears

Conservative members are receiving their voting papers later than planned over security concerns. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/9FLf56E

Stephen King testifies against merger of publishing giants

The cult author said claims the tie-up would not hinder competition were "a little bit ridiculous". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dS4uDif

Abortion: Georgia offers tax credits for six-week-old embryos

Georgia residents can now claim embryos "with a detectable human heartbeat" as dependents. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ejcBiqa

Ukraine war: First grain ship out of Ukraine reaches Turkish waters

It is the first grain shipment to leave Ukraine by sea since Russia began blockading its ports in February. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2cOb9Z1

Ayman al-Zawahiri: Al-Qaeda leader dies in US drone strike - reports

The White House says President Joe Biden will give details of the operation in the next few hours. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/B5K9267

West Midlands mayor Andy Street backs Liz Truss for prime minister

Ms Truss is committed to "levelling up", Conservative mayor Andy Street writes in the Telegraph. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/Pfngmlb

China could make show of force if Pelosi visits Taiwan - US

US officials say China may fire missiles near Taiwan if top lawmaker Nancy Pelosi visits the island. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NKOzlJf

Guy Reffitt: Capitol rioter turned in by son gets 87 months in prison

The alleged far-right militia recruiter was turned in by his teenage son after the attack on Congress. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WV0AULe

Tory leadership: Penny Mordaunt backs Liz Truss to be prime minister

The former Tory leadership rival calls Truss the "hope candidate" in the race against Rishi Sunak. from BBC News - UK Politics https://ift.tt/0sXJ8n5

Nuclear annihilation just one miscalculation away, UN chief warns

Luck that has protected the world from nuclear war may not last as tensions rocket, the UN warns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0YRjZ92

Aliku Ogorchukwu: Wife of Nigerian killed in Italy demands justice