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Bangladesh and Myanmar brace for Cyclone Mocha - BBC Weather | 2023-05-14T00:00:00 | null | Stav Danaos has the latest forecast. | null | This video can not be played
To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. | http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/features/65583672 |
Sudan crisis: Sudanese singer Shaden Gardood killed in crossfire - BBC News | 2023-05-14T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Shaden Gardood, 37, died one day after Sudan's warring parties signed a deal to protect civilians. | Africa | One of Sudan's most prominent singers, Shaden Gardood, has been killed in crossfire in the Sudanese city of Omdurman.
Gardood died amid clashes between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on Friday.
The 37-year-old's death came only one day after the warring parties signed a deal to alle... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-65585746 |
Ukraine Eurovision act's city Ternopil attacked before performance - BBC News | 2023-05-14T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Ternopil was hit by Russian missiles before Tvorchi took the stage in Liverpool, authorities say. | Europe | Tvorchi held up a sign displaying the name of their hometown while participating in the Eurovision Song Contest
The hometown of Ukraine's Eurovision act was hit by Russian missiles moments before the band took to the stage in Liverpool, officials say.
The head of Ternopil regional state administration, Volodymyr Trus... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-65586701 |
'Suspected drone' disrupts Gatwick Airport flights - BBC News | 2023-05-14T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Operations at Gatwick were suspended temporarily with 12 planes diverted but have since resumed. | Sussex | The airport suffered major disruption in 2018 after drone sightings
Operations at Gatwick Airport were disrupted after a suspected drone was seen close to the airfield.
A spokesman for the airport in West Sussex said operations were suspended temporarily just before13:45 BST but resumed about 50 minutes later.
He sa... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-65591023 |
Cyclone Mocha: Telecom tower buckles and collapses in cyclone - BBC News | 2023-05-14T00:00:00 | null | Heavy rain and winds of up to 195kph (120mph) batter Bangladesh and Myanmar. | null | Cyclone Mocha has hit the coasts of Bangladesh and Myanmar, battering the land around the east of the Bay of Bengal.
Storm surges of up to four metres (13ft) could swamp villages in low-lying areas and there are fears for refugee camps in the region.
Read more on this story. | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-65588944 |
Thailand elections: Voters deliver stunning blow to army-backed rule - BBC News | 2023-05-14T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Early results show Move Forward exceeding predictions to win 151 of the 500 seats in the lower house. | Asia | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Watch: Gifts and cheers for the man wanting to reform Thailand
Thai voters have delivered a stunning verdict in favour of an opposition party that is calling for radical reform of the country's institutions.
Early results s... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-65567781 |
Pat Cullen: Nursing union calls for double-digit pay rise to restart talks - BBC News | 2023-05-14T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The union boss urges ministers to reopen pay talks in England after members rejected a lower offer. | Health | The leader of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has called on the health secretary to restart pay negotiations with a proposed rise in double digits.
Most health unions accepted an offer of a 5% rise for 2023-24 and a one-off backdated payment for last year, following a 4% rise for 2022-23.
The RCN has rejected the ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-65586766 |
Priti Patel: Tory leadership errors cost us dearly in local elections - BBC News | 2023-05-14T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The former home secretary blames "those in power" for Tory local election losses in a speech. | UK Politics | Priti Patel blamed the Tory leadership for the party's recent local election losses
Former home secretary Priti Patel has blamed the Conservative Party's leadership for heavy local election losses in a speech.
Ms Patel said she was sorry that it was "errors and mistakes sometimes of us in Westminster and our actions ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-65579691 |
Mauricio Pochettino: Chelsea agree deal to appoint ex-Tottenham boss as new manager - BBC Sport | 2023-05-14T00:00:00 | null | Chelsea have agreed terms with former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino to become their new manager. | null | Mauricio Pochettino: Chelsea agree deal to appoint ex-Tottenham boss as new manager Last updated on .From the section Chelsea
Former Argentina defender Pochettino has managed Espanyol, Tottenham and PSG Chelsea have agreed terms to make former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino their new manager. He will join the club... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65586426 |
Newport: Man arrested after woman, 44, found dead - BBC News | 2023-05-14T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | A 25-year-old man is arrested on suspicion of murder after the discovery of a woman's body. | Wales | Police at the scene in Sandalwood Court, Newport, on Sunday
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 44-year-old woman was found dead.
Emergency services were called to an address in Sandalwood Court, Newport at 11:30 BST on Friday, and officers remained there on Sunday.
Gwent Police said the woman was... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-65584512 |
Plaid Cymru should have acted on misconduct - Gruffydd - BBC News | 2023-05-14T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The party should have done more and it is hurting, says Plaid Cymru's interim leader. | Wales politics | Llyr Gruffydd (pictured centre) and Adam Price (right) took part in the National Council meeting on Saturday
Plaid Cymru's interim leader has said he and others should have acted differently to past concerns raised about its culture of misogyny, sexual harassment and bullying.
Llyr Gruffydd suggested allegations had ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-65582828 |
AI creator on the risks, opportunities and how it may make humans 'boring' - BBC News | 2023-05-14T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | AI boss on the future of artificial intelligence and what will happen if computers become more clever than humans. | UK Politics | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.
"Humans are a bit boring - it will be like, goodbye!" That's the personal prediction - that artificial intelligence (AI) will supplant humans in many roles - from one of the most important people you've probably never heard ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-65582386 |
Watch: Eurovision final highlights in 90 seconds - BBC News | 2023-05-14T00:00:00 | null | A singing "Brussels sprout", Italy's soft play area and a man in a soap dish - catch up with all the night's highlights. | null | A singing "Brussels sprout", Italy's soft play area and a man in a soap dish: just some of the highlights, according to Graham Norton, of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023.
Sweden's Loreen was crowned the night's winner, watched by an estimated audience of over 150 million viewers worldwide.
Here are some highlights i... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65586674 |
Cyclone Mocha: Deadly storm hits Myanmar and Bangladesh coasts - BBC News | 2023-05-14T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The most powerful cyclone to hit the Bay of Bengal in more than 10 years made landfall. | Asia | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.
A powerful cyclone has hit the coastlines of Bangladesh and Myanmar after intensifying into the equivalent of a category-five storm.
Cyclone Mocha did not make landfall at the sprawling refugee camp in Cox's Bazar as earlie... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-65587321 |
Lord Sentamu: Former Archbishop of York told to step down from Church - BBC News | 2023-05-14T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | It follows a review into how the former Archbishop of York handled a child sex abuse allegation. | Tyne & Wear | Lord Sentamu claimed the letter he was sent by the victim was not a disclosure
The former Archbishop of York has been forced to step down from his Church of England role after a review into how he handled a child sex abuse allegation.
Lord Sentamu has already rejected the report's findings which said he failed to act... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-65588621 |
Turkey election 2023: Erdogan faces second round in race for presidency - BBC News | 2023-05-14T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | With nearly all the votes counted, it seems neither President Erdogan nor his main rival will reach the key threshold of 50%. | Europe | Some 132,000 expats - like this woman in Berlin - voted in Germany. Image caption: Some 132,000 expats - like this woman in Berlin - voted in Germany.
About a million Turkish expats have voted in the presidential election, with turnout highest amongst those living in Germany, Canada, and the US, according to the state... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-europe-65475445 |
Belarus leader Alexander Lukashenko misses event, fuelling health rumours - BBC News | 2023-05-14T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Speculation about Alexander Lukashenko's health has grown after he missed a key state celebration. | Europe | Alexander Lukashenko (centre) looked visibly tired during last week's Victory Day parade in Moscow, and his right hand was bandaged
The autocratic politician, 68, usually speaks publicly at the annual National Flag, Emblem and Anthem Day event but his prime minister read a message on his behalf on Sunday.
Last week, ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-65585951 |
Cyclone Mocha: People pack shelters as storm menaces refugee camp - BBC News | 2023-05-14T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Half a million people are evacuated to safer areas in Bangladesh as the powerful storm nears. | Asia | About half a million people are being evacuated to safer areas in south-eastern Bangladesh, ahead of a cyclone that could be extremely dangerous.
Mocha is predicted to make landfall at midday, with 170kph (106mph) winds and storm surges of up to 3.6m (12ft).
There are concerns the cyclone could hit the world's larges... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-65581169 |
Chesterfield 2-2 Notts County (3-4 on penalties): Magpies seal promotion in shootout - BBC Sport | 2023-05-14T00:00:00 | null | Notts County beat Chesterfield on penalties in the National League promotion final to secure their return to the English Football League. | null | Last updated on .From the section National League
Notts County had missed out on automatic promotion by just four points to title winners Wrexham Notts County twice battled back from a goal down before beating Chesterfield on penalties in an astonishing National League promotion final at Wembley to reclaim their statu... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65521672 |
S Club: Hannah Spearritt drops out of tour after Paul Cattermole death - BBC News | 2023-05-14T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | But the band members announce that Hannah Spearritt will not be joining the anniversary tour. | Entertainment & Arts | In an emotional message S Club confirmed they would be continuing with their October tour
S Club 7 have confirmed they will be embarking on a planned tour after the death of Paul Cattermole - but without remaining member Hannah Spearritt.
In a video posted to the group's official Instagram page, the other five member... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65592547 |
Eurovision live 2023: Sweden's Loreen crowned winner - BBC News | 2023-05-14T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The results came down to the wire, but ultimately the country to beat, Sweden, came out on top. | Entertainment & Arts | As Loreen sings in her Eurovision-winning song Tattoo "it's time to say goodbye".
And it's farewell from us here after a non-stop few hours of live coverage from this year's Eurovision Song Contest.
Lightning struck twice for the Swedish singer, as she claimed the crown for the second time in 11 years. While she was ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/entertainment-arts-65447817 |
Ukraine war: Kyiv not attacking Russian territory - Zelensky - BBC News | 2023-05-14T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Ukraine's president says in Germany that Kyiv is preparing to liberate its regions seized by Russia. | Europe | Chancellor Scholz (right) pledged to support President Zelensky (left) and Ukraine "for as long as it is necessary"
Ukraine has no plans to hit targets in Russia, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said in Germany, where Kyiv secured a big new defence aid package.
"We are not attacking Russian territory," he said after... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-65588111 |
Kevin Sinfield carries Rob Burrow over Leeds marathon finish - BBC News | 2023-05-14T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The Leeds event is named in honour of ex-rugby league player Burrow, who has motor neurone disease. | Leeds & West Yorkshire | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Watch the emotional moment Rob Burrow is carried over the line
Rugby league legend Kevin Sinfield stopped short of the finish at the inaugural Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon to carry his friend over the line.
The event named aft... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-65590288 |
Women's FA Cup final: Sam Kerr seals title for Chelsea against Manchester United - BBC Sport | 2023-05-14T00:00:00 | null | Sam Kerr is match-winner yet again as Chelsea take a third successive Women's FA Cup title with win over Manchester United in front of a record crowd at Wembley. | null | Last updated on .From the section Women's Football
Sam Kerr was Chelsea's matchwinner yet again as they wrapped up a third successive Women's FA Cup title with victory over Manchester United in front of a world-record domestic crowd at Wembley Stadium.
Kerr, who has netted six goals in the competition this season, fi... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65564608 |
Turkey decides on future with or without Erdogan - BBC News | 2023-05-14T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Polls have closed in the most pivotal election in Turkey's modern history. | Europe | Crowds greeted President Erdogan and his wife Ermine as they voted in Istanbul
Polls have closed in the most pivotal elections in Turkey's modern history, to decide if Recep Tayyip Erdogan stays president after 20 years in power.
His main rival, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, promises to scrap many of the powers acquired by Pre... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-65581251 |
Cha Cha Cha, Mel the milkmaid and other memorable Eurovision moments - BBC News | 2023-05-14T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Neon green bolero jackets, a piano fit for a princess and other highlights from Eurovision 2023 in Liverpool. | UK | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. WATCH: All the times Eurovision's presenters stole the show
The grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest has concluded in Liverpool, where acts from 26 countries competed to win the crystal microphone.
Sweden's Loreen won... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-65586650 |
Israel-Gaza: Shaky start to ceasefire ending five days of fighting - BBC News | 2023-05-14T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Palestinian rocket attacks and Israeli air strikes continued for hours after the ceasefire began. | Middle East | Palestinian Islamic Jihad confirmed a ceasefire had been agreed, while Israel said quiet would be met with quiet
There are hopes a ceasefire will take hold to end five days of fighting between Israel and Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) militants in Gaza.
It got off to a shaky start, as both sides kept firing for two ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-65585950 |
Ukraine war: Russians in Germany split over Putin's invasion - BBC News | 2023-05-14T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Many Germany-based Russians are repeating Kremlin disinformation about the invasion of Ukraine. | Europe | Victory Day commemorations in Berlin saw many turn out in the German capital with differing views
Russian communities across Europe have been polarised by the Ukraine war - and that threatened to spill over in Berlin this month when they marked the defeat of Nazi Germany.
Given how much Vladimir Putin uses the Soviet... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-65559516 |
Kenya cult: Children targeted to die first, pastor says - BBC News | 2023-05-14T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Fresh accounts emerge of the final days of deceased members of a Christian doomsday cult in Kenya. | Africa | Family members of those who died in the cult have been mourning
Children were targeted as the first to be starved to death in the final days of a Christian doomsday cult in Kenya, according to fresh accounts emerging.
Police investigating an apparent mass suicide have so far exhumed 201 bodies in a forest in the nati... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-65588273 |
Derry manager’s wife says GAA knew of abuse claims - BBC News | 2023-05-14T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Rory Gallagher stepped aside from his role as Derry senior football manager ahead of the Ulster final. | Northern Ireland | Rory Gallagher was due to lead Derry into Sunday's Ulster Senior Football Championship final against Armagh
The estranged wife of ex-Derry senior football manager Rory Gallagher has claimed the GAA was aware of domestic abuse allegations "but did nothing".
Mr Gallagher stepped aside from his role earlier this week, f... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-65587827 |
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak sees Southampton relegated from Premier League - BBC News | 2023-05-14T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The PM is a lifelong fan of the club, but his support was not enough to inspire them to beat relegation. | UK | Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was an unhappy onlooker as his football club Southampton suffered relegation.
With his party coming off heavy losses in the local elections, he may have been hoping for some good news as he took his seat at St Mary's Stadium.
However, sitting in the stands in jeans and a grey hoodie, he saw... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-65585908 |
Woman, 99, realises dream of facing circus knife thrower - BBC News | 2023-05-14T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Annie Duplock took to the circus ring in front of a cheering crowd as the blades began to fly. | Leicester | Former circus worker Annie Duplock will turn 100 years old in August
A 99-year-old woman has achieved her lifelong dream of having knives thrown at her during a live circus show.
Annie Duplock, from Sharnford, Leicestershire, stepped into the ring to brave the blades before a cheering crowd in Coventry on Friday.
Th... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leicestershire-65583683 |
Laura Kuenssberg live: Government committed to 'difficult' pledges - Shapps - BBC News | 2023-05-14T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Cabinet minister Grant Shapps also tells Laura Kuenssberg that local election results were "disappointing". | UK Politics | It's been a tricky few days for the prime minister – not just because he had to watch his football team, Southampton, be relegated when they lost to Fulham at St Marys yesterday.
But because some of the Conservatives jitters have been making it into the public realm of late – conferences and get togethers by some Bori... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-politics-65575819 |
Amputees want more help for limb loss mental anguish - BBC News | 2023-05-14T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Barrie Evans, who felt suicidal after losing his leg, is calling for greater support for amputees. | Wales | Barrie Evans wants to see patients offered mental health support before an amputation
When Barrie Evans had his left leg amputated he felt he had "nothing to live for".
"I couldn't support my family, I couldn't pay my bills, I ended up on suicide watch," said Barrie, 60, from Rogerstone, Newport.
He now runs a suppo... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-65191667 |
Turkish elections: Simple guide to Erdogan's fight to stay in power - BBC News | 2023-05-14T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Turkey's leader is favourite to win another five years as president, after taking a first-round lead. | Europe | President Erdogan's powers have increased dramatically since he first led Turkey in 2003
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been in power for more than 20 years and he is favourite to win five more, having narrowly missed out on a first-round victory.
Turkey is a Nato member state of 85 million people, so it matters ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-65239092 |
In pictures: Eurovision performances fire up fans - BBC News | 2023-05-14T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Electric performances have been firing up Eurovision fans in Liverpool for this year's final. | In Pictures | Fans from across the globe were treated to a Eurovision Song Contest feast in Liverpool.
The winners of the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest, Kalush Orchestra performed on stage at the start of the final.
UK entry Mae Muller took part in the flag parade as the proceedings began, and Marco Mengoni carried the Pride flag a... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-65584321 |
TV Baftas 2023: Kate Winslet and Billie Piper walk red carpet - BBC News | 2023-05-14T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Danny Beard was among the stars pictured before the ceremony at London's Royal Festival Hall. | Entertainment & Arts | Strictly judge Motsi Mabuse wore a dress best seen during a strong gust of wind
A string of stars from the small screen walked the red carpet ahead of Sunday's Bafta TV Awards.
The ceremony, which recognises the best television programmes of 2022, is taking place at London's Royal Festival Hall.
Here are a few of th... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65591044 |
Labour considers extending voting rights to EU citizens - BBC News | 2023-05-14T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The party is working on proposals on voting rights but says no final decisions have been made. | UK Politics | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Watch: No final policy on giving votes to EU citizens
Labour is considering extending voting rights to some EU citizens living in the UK if the party wins the next general election.
The party is working on a package of prop... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-65590121 |
Brexit: Uncertainty over Cairnryan port facilities to check EU goods - BBC News | 2023-05-14T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | New facilities to check goods at Cairnryan have stalled due to a funding dispute. | Northern Ireland | The Scottish government announced plans to build a new Border Control Post (BCP) at Cairnryan in 2021
There is uncertainty over whether new facilities will be built at Cairnryan Port to check goods coming from the Republic of Ireland and wider EU via Northern Ireland.
The UK is finally due to start implementing post-... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-65582154 |
Mae Muller: Why did the UK do so badly at Eurovision? - BBC News | 2023-05-14T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The singer scored a genuine hit with I Wrote A Song, so why did voters award her so few points? | Entertainment & Arts | Mae Muller was the last to perform in the Eurovision running order - which is traditionally a tricky spot
Mae Muller came into Eurovision riding a wave of positivity.
Sam Ryder ended the UK's losing streak in Turin last year by doing the unthinkable - entering a decent song - and the thinking went: Why not do that ag... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65586989 |
Arsenal 0-3 Brighton & Hove Albion: Gunners title challenge suffers devastating blow - BBC Sport | 2023-05-14T00:00:00 | null | Arsenal's fading title hopes were dealt a devastating blow after losing to Brighton to leave leaders Manchester City one win from a fifth Premier League title in six seasons. | null | Last updated on .From the section Premier League
Arsenal's fading title hopes were dealt a devastating blow after losing to Brighton to leave leaders Manchester City one win from a fifth Premier League title in six seasons.
The Gunners needed to respond after City's 3-0 win over Everton earlier on Sunday left Mikel A... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65515864 |
Green bread is crowned Britain's best loaf - BBC News | 2023-05-14T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Miyo Aoetsu invented Brioche Japonaise, which is flavoured with matcha, white chocolate and fruit. | Derby | Miyo Aoetsu says her speciality is a "fusion of Japanese and Western baking"
A green loaf of bread flavoured with matcha, white chocolate and fruit has been crowned the best loaf in Britain.
The bread, called Brioche Japonaise, was baked in Derbyshire by a woman who started baking as a hobby.
Miyo Aoetsu now runs Ku... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-65572068 |
Rob Burrow carried over marathon finish by Kevin Sinfield - BBC News | 2023-05-14T00:00:00 | null | The emotional moment came at the end of the first Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon. | null | This is the emotional moment Kevin Sinfield carried Rob Burrow over the finish line at the end of the first Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon.
The former rugby league star was diagnosed with MND in 2019 and has gone on to raise awareness of the condition and millions of pounds, with his friend as his biggest supporter.
Burro... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-65588946 |
Eurovision: Catherine, Princess of Wales, makes surprise appearance - BBC News | 2023-05-14T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | She played an instrumental piece pre-recorded in Windsor Castle's Crimson Drawing Room earlier this month. | UK | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Watch Catherine, Princess of Wales, appear in surprise Eurovision cameo
Catherine, Princess of Wales, made a surprise appearance playing the piano during the opening performance of Eurovision.
She played an instrumental pie... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-65586380 |
Rishi Sunak's five pledges are difficult to deliver, Grant Shapps says - BBC News | 2023-05-14T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Grant Shapps says the government is committed to them and people should wait to judge progress. | UK Politics | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Grant Shapps: "I accept that they are very difficult and detailed pledges"
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's five key pledges to voters are "difficult" but the government is committed to delivering them, Energy Secretary Grant Sh... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-65588296 |
TV Baftas 2023: Claudia Winkleman and The Traitors among winners - BBC News | 2023-05-14T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Ben Whishaw and Kate Winslet were among the acting winners at the Royal Festival Hall ceremony. | Entertainment & Arts | Winkleman held off competition from Big Zuu, Sue Perkins and Lee Mack to win best entertainment performance
Reality competition series The Traitors and its host Claudia Winkleman were among the big winners at the TV Baftas.
The show, which sees players "murder" each other in a Scottish castle, developed a cult follow... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65390943 |
The transgender Indonesian Muslims trying to secure their future - BBC News | 2023-05-14T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The country's only Islamic centre for trans women is in jeopardy after the death of its leader. | Asia | The Islamic Centre of Al-Fatah in Yogyakarta, Indonesia has around 63 members, all of whom are transgender
The future of Indonesia's only Islamic community centre for transgender women is in jeopardy after its leader, Shinta Ratri, died in February - and the government says it cannot support it.
There are 63 trans wo... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-65316057 |
Loreen: Who is Sweden's two time Eurovision final winner? - BBC News | 2023-05-14T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | She had something none of the other contestants did - experience of winning it before. | Entertainment & Arts | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.
Sweden's Loreen was always the one to beat, and her team knew it too.
She had something none of the other contestants competing on Saturday's Eurovision grand final had - the experience of winning it before.
The 39-year-ol... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65347371 |
Sabotage probe after cables cut on Royal Navy warship HMS Glasgow - BBC News | 2023-05-14T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | BAE Systems launched an inquiry into "intentional damage" of HMS Glasgow at its yard on the Clyde. | Glasgow & West Scotland | HMS Glasgow was floated on the Clyde for the first time in December
An inquiry has been launched into "intentional damage" of a Royal Navy warship at a Scottish shipyard.
Defence contractor BAE Systems said repairs were being assessed after about 60 cables were cut on HMS Glasgow.
The Type 26 frigate is currently be... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-65582895 |
Turkish elections: Erdogan and Kilicdaroglu offer stark choices for presidency - BBC News | 2023-05-14T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Turks are at a historic turning point, facing dramatically different visions of their country. | Europe | Turkish voters are faced with a momentous choice which will affect their country's political and economic future
Turks are at a historic turning point - whether to keep their leader of more than 20 years or change to a more pro-Western path and roll back some of his sweeping presidential powers.
President Recep Tayyi... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-65483654 |
Ferrari resists pressure to phase out combustion engine - BBC News | 2023-05-14T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The boss of the supercar maker said it would be "arrogant" to dictate to customers what they can buy. | Business | Ferrari will continue to build cars with internal combustion engines into the late 2030s, despite efforts by governments around the world to phase out the technology.
The boss of the Italian manufacturer said it would be "arrogant" to dictate to customers what they can buy.
For Ferrari, as for many other premium bran... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/65539880 |
Ukraine Eurovision act's city Ternopil attacked before performance - BBC News | 2023-05-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Ternopil was hit by Russian missiles before Tvorchi took the stage in Liverpool, authorities say. | Europe | Tvorchi held up a sign displaying the name of their hometown while participating in the Eurovision Song Contest
The hometown of Ukraine's Eurovision act was hit by Russian missiles moments before the band took to the stage in Liverpool, officials say.
The head of Ternopil regional state administration, Volodymyr Trus... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-65586701 |
I don't have ADHD, but three private clinics say I do - BBC News | 2023-05-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | A BBC journalist was told "You do not have ADHD" by an NHS doctor - but private clinics said otherwise. | Health | A leading NHS consultant psychiatrist has met me in person and concluded I don't have ADHD - attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Yet, after shorter assessments online, three private clinics have told me I do - and offered me powerful medication.
"You fit the criteria for ADHD very well. You'll have it in writing... | https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-65534449 |
Wimborne and Poole: Police appeal after 13 vehicles set on fire - BBC News | 2023-05-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Cars were torched in Wimborne and Poole from Sunday night into the early hours of Monday. | Dorset | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Vehicles were set alight in Wimborne and Poole from Sunday night into the early hours of Monday
Thirteen vehicles have been set on fire overnight in the Wimborne and Poole areas of Dorset.
Firefighters worked through the ni... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-65598748 |
Boy, 11, Tasered by police after knife stand-off in South Ayrshire - BBC News | 2023-05-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Officers used a stun gun on the boy after being called to a caravan park in South Ayrshire. | Glasgow & West Scotland | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. The video shows the schoolboy being approached by at least four officers
An 11-year-old boy armed with a knife was Tasered by police during a stand-off in South Ayrshire, it has emerged.
Police Scotland confirmed the incide... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-65596990 |
'Suspected drone' disrupts Gatwick Airport flights - BBC News | 2023-05-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Operations at Gatwick were suspended temporarily with 12 planes diverted but have since resumed. | Sussex | The airport suffered major disruption in 2018 after drone sightings
Operations at Gatwick Airport were disrupted after a suspected drone was seen close to the airfield.
A spokesman for the airport in West Sussex said operations were suspended temporarily just before13:45 BST but resumed about 50 minutes later.
He sa... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-65591023 |
Center Parcs owner Brookfield puts holiday chain up for sale - BBC News | 2023-05-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The private equity owner of the resort firm wants to sell the business for up to £5bn. | Business | UK holiday village chain Center Parcs has been put up for sale by its owner, the Canadian private equity firm Brookfield.
The company is looking to raise between £4bn and £5bn from the sale according to the Financial Times.
Brookfield bought the business for about £2.4bn in 2015.
Center Parcs runs six holiday villag... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65600417 |
Ukraine war: Sunak tells Russia 'we're not going away' after Zelensky talks in the UK - BBC News | 2023-05-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Ukraine's President Zelensky and PM Rishi Sunak hold two hours of talks in the UK. | Europe | This visit to the UK comes after a hectic few days travelling around Europe for Ukraine's President Zelensky.
On Saturday, he flew to Italy, where he met the Italian president, Sergio Mattarella, PM Giorgia Meloni and Pope Francis.
His Italian hosts promised full military and financial backing, and after a 40-minute ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-europe-65595035 |
Thailand elections: Voters deliver stunning blow to army-backed rule - BBC News | 2023-05-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Early results show Move Forward exceeding predictions to win 151 of the 500 seats in the lower house. | Asia | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Watch: Gifts and cheers for the man wanting to reform Thailand
Thai voters have delivered a stunning verdict in favour of an opposition party that is calling for radical reform of the country's institutions.
Early results s... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-65567781 |
Cyclone Mocha: Telecom tower buckles and collapses in cyclone - BBC News | 2023-05-15T00:00:00 | null | Heavy rain and winds of up to 195kph (120mph) batter Bangladesh and Myanmar. | null | Cyclone Mocha has hit the coasts of Bangladesh and Myanmar, battering the land around the east of the Bay of Bengal.
Storm surges of up to four metres (13ft) could swamp villages in low-lying areas and there are fears for refugee camps in the region.
Read more on this story. | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-65588944 |
Baby heart death parents left waiting 14 months for answers - BBC News | 2023-05-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Elijah died at 12 days old and his parents say authorities have left them "in limbo". | Wales | Joann and Christian Edwards say they were "left in the dark" after their son Elijah died from a heart infection
Grieving parents have been left waiting more than 14 months for answers about why their 12-day-old son died.
Elijah was born at Merthyr Tydfil's Prince Charles Hospital on 25 February 2022 and died after be... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-65565043 |
Javad Marandi: Tory donor's link to massive money laundering probe - BBC News | 2023-05-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Javad Marandi's foreign firms were at the centre of a global investigation, BBC News can finally reveal. | UK | Javad Marandi has donated more than £633,800 to the Conservative Party
A top businessman whose foreign companies were part of a global money laundering investigation is a major donor to the Conservative Party.
Javad Marandi, who has an OBE for business and philanthropy, can be named after losing a 19-month legal batt... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-61264369 |
David Hunter trial: Murder-accused pensioner says wife begged to die - BBC News | 2023-05-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | David Hunter killed his ill wife in Cyprus in 2021, in what his defence says was assisted suicide. | Tyne & Wear | David Hunter, pictured at an earlier hearing, has been in custody since his wife's death
A British pensioner accused of murdering his ill wife has told a court in Cyprus she begged him to help end her life.
Janice Hunter, who was 74 and had cancer, died in December 2021 at home near Paphos.
Lawyers for her 75-year-o... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-65596190 |
Cyclone Mocha: Deadly storm hits Myanmar and Bangladesh coasts - BBC News | 2023-05-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The most powerful cyclone to hit the Bay of Bengal in more than 10 years made landfall. | Asia | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.
A powerful cyclone has hit the coastlines of Bangladesh and Myanmar after intensifying into the equivalent of a category-five storm.
Cyclone Mocha did not make landfall at the sprawling refugee camp in Cox's Bazar as earlie... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-65587321 |
Royal Mail to be investigated for missed delivery targets - BBC News | 2023-05-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The postal service faces another fine by the industry watchdog for falling short on first class mail. | Business | Royal Mail is facing an investigation by the industry watchdog after it failed to meet its delivery targets over the past year.
Ofcom said it would consider whether any "exceptional events" explained why Royal Mail fell short.
But if there were no "satisfactory explanation", the regulator said it would consider impos... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65601117 |
Turkey election 2023: Erdogan faces second round in race for presidency - BBC News | 2023-05-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | With nearly all the votes counted, it seems neither President Erdogan nor his main rival will reach the key threshold of 50%. | Europe | Some 132,000 expats - like this woman in Berlin - voted in Germany. Image caption: Some 132,000 expats - like this woman in Berlin - voted in Germany.
About a million Turkish expats have voted in the presidential election, with turnout highest amongst those living in Germany, Canada, and the US, according to the state... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-europe-65475445 |
Wayne Couzens: Met PC missed chance to investigate, hearing told - BBC News | 2023-05-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | She is accused of failing to investigate Wayne Couzens properly over two instances of flashing. | London | A Met Police constable missed an opportunity to properly investigate Wayne Couzens over two instances of flashing hours before he murdered Sarah Everard, a hearing has been told.
Samantha Lee is said to have failed to make "the correct investigative inquiries" when Couzens exposed himself at a fast-food restaurant in ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-65601096 |
Belarus leader Alexander Lukashenko misses event, fuelling health rumours - BBC News | 2023-05-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Speculation about Alexander Lukashenko's health has grown after he missed a key state celebration. | Europe | Alexander Lukashenko (centre) looked visibly tired during last week's Victory Day parade in Moscow, and his right hand was bandaged
The autocratic politician, 68, usually speaks publicly at the annual National Flag, Emblem and Anthem Day event but his prime minister read a message on his behalf on Sunday.
Last week, ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-65585951 |
ADHD: Private clinics exposed by BBC undercover investigation - BBC News | 2023-05-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | An undercover journalist for Panorama is diagnosed and given drugs without proper checks. | Health | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.
Patients are being offered powerful drugs and told they have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) after unreliable online assessments, a BBC investigation has discovered.
Three private clinics diagnosed an underc... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-65534448 |
S Club: Hannah Spearritt drops out of tour after Paul Cattermole death - BBC News | 2023-05-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | But the band members announce that Hannah Spearritt will not be joining the anniversary tour. | Entertainment & Arts | In an emotional message S Club confirmed they would be continuing with their October tour
S Club 7 have confirmed they will be embarking on a planned tour after the death of Paul Cattermole - but without remaining member Hannah Spearritt.
In a video posted to the group's official Instagram page, the other five member... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65592547 |
Should social media face-altering filters be regulated? - BBC News | 2023-05-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | With photo manipulation technology now extending to videos some want authorities to intervene. | Business | Krystle Berger before and after she has used an app called FaceTune to change her appearance
The issue of photo manipulation on social media has long been a concern for many, but with the technology now increasingly extending to videos, should authorities intervene?
Krystle Berger insists that she is "not drastically... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65544054 |
Ukraine war: Kyiv not attacking Russian territory - Zelensky - BBC News | 2023-05-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Ukraine's president says in Germany that Kyiv is preparing to liberate its regions seized by Russia. | Europe | Chancellor Scholz (right) pledged to support President Zelensky (left) and Ukraine "for as long as it is necessary"
Ukraine has no plans to hit targets in Russia, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said in Germany, where Kyiv secured a big new defence aid package.
"We are not attacking Russian territory," he said after... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-65588111 |
Kevin Sinfield carries Rob Burrow over Leeds marathon finish - BBC News | 2023-05-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The Leeds event is named in honour of ex-rugby league player Burrow, who has motor neurone disease. | Leeds & West Yorkshire | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Watch the emotional moment Rob Burrow is carried over the line
Rugby league legend Kevin Sinfield stopped short of the finish at the inaugural Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon to carry his friend over the line.
The event named aft... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-65590288 |
Scrap tax on sunscreen, say cancer charities - BBC News | 2023-05-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Cancer experts want VAT removed to make sun creams more affordable in the cost-of-living crisis. | Health | Value added tax - better known as VAT - should be scrapped on sunscreen to make it more affordable, say several UK cancer charities.
Sunscreen is classified as a "cosmetic" product and carries a 20% tax, adding around £1.50 to the cost of a bottle.
Charities want high-factor protective creams to be VAT exempt, citing... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-65557091 |
UK's first driverless bus begins passenger service in Edinburgh - BBC News | 2023-05-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Stagecoach's fleet of autonomous buses will run every half hour between Fife and Edinburgh. | Edinburgh, Fife & East Scotland | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. At the wheel of a 'world first' self-driving bus ready to take to the roads in Scotland
The UK's first full-sized driverless buses have started operating for passengers in Edinburgh.
The autonomous vehicles, operated by Sta... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-65589913 |
Derry manager’s wife says GAA knew of abuse claims - BBC News | 2023-05-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Rory Gallagher stepped aside from his role as Derry senior football manager ahead of the Ulster final. | Northern Ireland | Rory Gallagher was due to lead Derry into Sunday's Ulster Senior Football Championship final against Armagh
The estranged wife of ex-Derry senior football manager Rory Gallagher has claimed the GAA was aware of domestic abuse allegations "but did nothing".
Mr Gallagher stepped aside from his role earlier this week, f... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-65587827 |
Austrian train plays Hitler speech over loudspeaker - BBC News | 2023-05-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Staff and passengers were "upset" by the incident, for which two people have been charged. | Europe | Travellers on an intercity train in Austria were startled on Sunday when a recording of an Adolf Hitler speech was played on board.
Instead of the normal announcements, a crowd could also be heard shouting "Heil Hitler" and "Sieg Heil" over the train's speaker system.
The operator said there had been several such inc... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-65599302 |
Vice and Motherboard owner files for bankruptcy - BBC News | 2023-05-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Vice Media Group, which was once valued at $5.7bn, is set to be sold but will keep operating. | Business | The company behind the websites Vice and Motherboard has filed for bankruptcy in the US and is set to be sold to a group of its lenders.
Vice Media Group - which was valued at $5.7bn (£4.5bn) in 2017 - could be taken over for $225m.
The youth-focused digital publisher said it will continue to operate during the bankr... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65462957 |
Supermarkets probed over food and fuel prices - BBC News | 2023-05-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The competition watchdog will look at whether a failure in competition means customers are overpaying. | Business | Supermarkets are being investigated by the competition watchdog over high food and fuel prices.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said it would look at whether a "failure in competition" meant customers were overpaying.
Supermarkets said they were working to keep food prices "as low as possible".
But an in... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65601292 |
Tim Westwood hotline receives 'important information' - BBC News | 2023-05-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | A review is being held into what the BBC knew about former DJ Tim Westwood's alleged conduct. | Entertainment & Arts | Tim Westwood has been interviewed under caution over five alleged sexual offences
A review of what the BBC knew about allegations regarding DJ Tim Westwood's conduct has received a "significant amount of important new information".
Westwood was interviewed under caution over five alleged sexual offences by the Metrop... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65599542 |
Turkish elections: Simple guide to Erdogan's fight to stay in power - BBC News | 2023-05-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Turkey's leader is favourite to win another five years as president, after taking a first-round lead. | Europe | President Erdogan's powers have increased dramatically since he first led Turkey in 2003
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been in power for more than 20 years and he is favourite to win five more, having narrowly missed out on a first-round victory.
Turkey is a Nato member state of 85 million people, so it matters ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-65239092 |
Sex abuse victims 'must get specialist support' - BBC News | 2023-05-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Campaigners call for fully-funded counselling services to be included in the upcoming Victims Bill. | UK | Katie had found the courage to give evidence against the running coach who abused her
Encouraging abuse victims to come forward without a specialist support system in place is "totally irresponsible", campaigners have said.
In an open letter, 150 signatories including Rape Crisis and Refuge, are calling for fully-fun... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-65536116 |
Labour considers extending voting rights to EU citizens - BBC News | 2023-05-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The party is working on proposals on voting rights but says no final decisions have been made. | UK Politics | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Watch: No final policy on giving votes to EU citizens
Labour is considering extending voting rights to some EU citizens living in the UK if the party wins the next general election.
The party is working on a package of prop... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-65590121 |
Durham report: FBI criticised by special counsel for Trump-Russia inquiry - BBC News | 2023-05-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The report looks at how the FBI investigated alleged ties between Russia and the 2016 Trump campaign. | US & Canada | A long-awaited report has strongly criticised the FBI's handling of its investigation into alleged ties between Russia and the 2016 Trump campaign.
In a 306-page report, special counsel John Durham said the agency's inquiry lacked "analytical rigor".
He concluded the FBI had not possessed evidence of collusion betwee... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-65602909 |
Atiq Ahmed: The life of India's gangster-politician killed on live TV - BBC News | 2023-05-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Atiq Ahmed was an MP but also had around 100 criminal cases against him. | India | Atiq Ahmed, seen here outside a Delhi court in 2008, was one of India's most dreaded gangster-politicians
Last month, Atiq Ahmed, one of India's most dreaded gangster-politicians, was shot dead live on TV along with his brother. The shocking murder marked the end of his four-decade-long reign of terror in Prayagraj, a... | https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-65347773 |
Piers Morgan was told story was from voicemails, court hears - BBC News | 2023-05-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Royal journalist claims the ex-Daily Mirror editor was briefed about source of Kylie Minogue story. | UK | Former Daily Mirror editor Piers Morgan has denied involvement in phone hacking
Piers Morgan was told a Daily Mirror story about Kylie Minogue was obtained from voicemails during his time as the paper's editor, a court has heard.
Omid Scobie, who wrote a book about Prince Harry, says he heard the conversation while a... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-65602162 |
Brexit: Uncertainty over Cairnryan port facilities to check EU goods - BBC News | 2023-05-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | New facilities to check goods at Cairnryan have stalled due to a funding dispute. | Northern Ireland | The Scottish government announced plans to build a new Border Control Post (BCP) at Cairnryan in 2021
There is uncertainty over whether new facilities will be built at Cairnryan Port to check goods coming from the Republic of Ireland and wider EU via Northern Ireland.
The UK is finally due to start implementing post-... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-65582154 |
Extinction Rebellion disrupts Rees-Mogg and Braverman speeches - BBC News | 2023-05-15T00:00:00 | null | Extinction Rebellion protesters interrupt speeches by leading Tory MPs at right wing conference. | null | Extinction Rebellion staged protests at a right wing conference in London organised by the US-based National Conservatism movement.
Jacob Rees-Mogg was unexpectedly joined onstage by a man warning about fascism. Later on, Home Secretary Suella Braverman was interrupted as she began a speech on conservatism and immigra... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-65599312 |
A-levels and GCSEs: Covid support in place as exams begin - BBC News | 2023-05-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Pupils in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are told their grades will be protected from Covid disruption. | Family & Education | Exams were cancelled in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid
GCSE and A-level students are being told their grades will be protected from Covid disruption, as exams get under way for most students in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Extra measures are in place to help pupils, but support varies across the different par... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-65493731 |
British Motocross death: Tribute to 'passionate' photographer - BBC News | 2023-05-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The British Championship near Swindon was abandoned after a bike without a rider hit Simon Mitchell. | Wiltshire | Simon Mitchell's family said they were "devastated"
A family has been left "devastated" after a "passionate" photographer was hit and killed by a bike at the British Motocross Championships.
Simon Mitchell, who was in his 50s, died when a rider came off his bike during a jump and the machine crashed through a barrier... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-wiltshire-65594444 |
UK men offered £10K to pose as dads in visa scam, BBC investigation finds - BBC News | 2023-05-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | An undercover probe finds agents brokering deals between migrant women and men with UK passports. | UK | British men are taking payments of thousands of pounds to pose as fathers for migrant women's babies, a BBC investigation has found.
They are being offered up to £10,000 to add their names to birth certificates - enabling a child to get UK citizenship and giving mothers a residency route.
Scammers are using Facebook ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-65556437 |
Vernon Kay starts new BBC Radio 2 show with 'more of the same' - BBC News | 2023-05-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The 49-year-old says only the voice behind the microphone has changed as he takes over from Ken Bruce. | Entertainment & Arts | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.
Vernon Kay began his first day as host of BBC Radio 2's coveted mid-morning slot promising "more of the same".
"Nothing has changed apart from the voice behind the microphone," he told BBC Breakfast.
Kay, 49, has taken ove... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65596180 |
Zelensky meets PM as more Ukraine weapons pledged - BBC News | 2023-05-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The UK agrees to provide extra missiles and military drones as Rishi Sunak meets the Ukrainian leader. | UK | The UK will send hundreds of air defence missiles and armed drones to Ukraine on top of the Storm Shadow cruise missiles announced last week.
The move means the UK is going further than any other country in providing weapons with the potential to tip the battlefield in Ukraine's favour.
Earlier, President Volodymyr Z... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-65594540 |
Arsenal 0-3 Brighton & Hove Albion: Gunners title challenge suffers devastating blow - BBC Sport | 2023-05-15T00:00:00 | null | Arsenal's fading title hopes were dealt a devastating blow after losing to Brighton to leave leaders Manchester City one win from a fifth Premier League title in six seasons. | null | Last updated on .From the section Premier League
Arsenal's fading title hopes were dealt a devastating blow after losing to Brighton to leave leaders Manchester City one win from a fifth Premier League title in six seasons.
The Gunners needed to respond after City's 3-0 win over Everton earlier on Sunday left Mikel A... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65515864 |
Local elections 2023: Voter ID backfired on Tories, says Rees-Mogg - BBC News | 2023-05-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The ex-minister suggests his party brought in the controversial measure to boost their election chances. | UK Politics | Jacob Rees-Mogg has suggested the Conservatives introduced voter ID to boost their election chances, but it came "back to bite them".
The former minister said it had "made it hard for our own voters" to take part in England's local elections.
The polls on 4 May were the first in Britain where people had to show photo... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-65599380 |
Political parties want to appear tough on immigration but numbers tell different story - BBC News | 2023-05-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | UK net migration was the highest ever in the year to June, creating many political and societal quandaries. | UK Politics | In recent days, the prime minister has said immigration should fall.
The Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has said the UK's "immigration dependency", as he put it, must end.
Even if, in an interview I did with him, he wasn't willing to explicitly say he wanted the numbers to fall.
This video can not be played To play ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-63751867 |
Census: Migration biggest part of England and Wales population rise - BBC News | 2023-05-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The 2021 census counted 10 million people living in England and Wales who were born outside the UK. | UK | The number of people in England and Wales who were born outside the UK has increased by 2.5 million since 2011, latest census data shows.
The 2021 survey counted 10 million foreign-born people, among a population of 59.5 million in England and Wales.
Of these, India was the most common birth place, with 920,000 peopl... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-63485073 |
Boy, 13, dies four days after being hit by car in Glasgow - BBC News | 2023-05-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Artian Lushaku was critically injured on Balmore Road in the north of the Glasgow on Wednesday. | Glasgow & West Scotland | Artian Lushaku died four days after he was struck by a car in the north of Glasgow
A 13-year-old boy has died four days after being hit by a car in Glasgow.
Artian Lushaku was critically injured when he was struck by a Toyota Aygo on Balmore Road, in the city's Lambhill area, at about 17:55 on Wednesday.
Police Scot... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-65598690 |
Leicester 0-3 Liverpool: Curtis Jones and Trent Alexander-Arnold goals pile pressure on Foxes - BBC Sport | 2023-05-15T00:00:00 | null | Curtis Jones scores twice as Liverpool brush aside Leicester to maintain their winning streak and push the Foxes closer to relegation. | null | Last updated on .From the section Premier League
Curtis Jones has scored three goals in his past four games for Liverpool Curtis Jones scored twice as in-form Liverpool brushed aside hapless Leicester to maintain their recent winning streak and push the Foxes closer to Premier League relegation. Jurgen Klopp's side ha... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65522374 |
Gwynedd: New 'multi-purpose' sheep bred successfully - BBC News | 2023-05-15T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | A Merino ram from Australia was used to create a new "multi-purpose" breed on two Gwynedd farms. | Wales | The Merino cross Romneys deliver finer and softer wool which can be used to create a more high-end product
A new breed of sheep which produces high quality wool and meat has been successfully bred for the first time.
Semen from a Merino ram from Australia was used to artificially inseminate 35 Romney sheep on two far... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-65601896 |
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