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world-36659258 | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-36659258 | Profile: Duterte the controversial 'strongman' of the Philippines | Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been criticised for his tough stance on drug trafficking, which he says is a violation of human rights. | He has since attracted intense controversy for a bloody drug war and a string of controversial remarks deemed offensive or sexist by many observers. He has also been criticised by the international community and rights groups that say his policies amount to human rights abuses. Despite international condemnation, he re... | Summarize the following text.
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He has since attracted intense controversy for a bloody drug war and a string of controversial remarks deemed offensive or sexist by many observers. He has also been criticised by the international community and rights groups that say his policies amount ... | true |
uk-wales-mid-wales-41004076 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-mid-wales-41004076 | Green Man Festival tents donated to refugees in France | A group of volunteers from Newport have donated more than £1,000 to help migrants and refugees in Calais. | The Newport to Calais Aid Collective accepted the donations at the music festival, held at the Glanusk Estate in Crickhowell, over the weekend. They will be sent to France, where activists say many migrants and refugees are still sleeping rough after "the Jungle" camp's closure. The collective said the donations would ... | Summarize the following text.
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The Newport to Calais Aid Collective accepted the donations at the music festival, held at the Glanusk Estate in Crickhowell, over the weekend. They will be sent to France, where activists say many migrants and refugees are still sleeping rough after "the... | true |
10361650 | https://www.bbc.com/news/10361650 | Spending cuts 'are threatening construction jobs' | The housing budget could be cut by up to £44bn over the next 10 years, according to the Federation of Housing Associations. | The National Housing Federation said it believed the housing budget could be cut by up to 32% over four years. This could lead to 200,000 construction jobs being lost or not created, and 350,000 people being added to housing waiting lists in England, it said. The government is set to announce cuts in the Budget on Tues... | Summarize the following text.
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The National Housing Federation said it believed the housing budget could be cut by up to 32% over four years. This could lead to 200,000 construction jobs being lost or not created, and 350,000 people being added to housing waiting lists in England, it s... | true |
health-48283242 | https://www.bbc.com/news/health-48283242 | Cannabis meds: 'I risk criminal record to help my child' | The family of a seven-year-old girl with severe epilepsy have been reunited with their daughter, Indie-Rose. | Fergus WalshMedical correspondent@BBCFergusWalshon Twitter Speaking minutes after clearing customs at Stansted Airport, he told the BBC: "Every time I come back from the Netherlands I am really anxious that they might stop me and then I risk a criminal record, and also having Indie's medicine taken away which would pot... | Summarize the following text.
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Fergus WalshMedical correspondent@BBCFergusWalshon Twitter Speaking minutes after clearing customs at Stansted Airport, he told the BBC: "Every time I come back from the Netherlands I am really anxious that they might stop me and then I risk a criminal re... | true |
uk-england-suffolk-49241475 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-suffolk-49241475 | Cannabis plant waste found fly-tipped in Suffolk village | A waste dump has been set up in Henstead, Suffolk, to catch fly-tippers. | A mound of about 50 bin bags full of "remnants" of marijuana plants were dumped in Henstead, near Lowestoft in Suffolk, on Friday. People are being warned not to touch the waste as it could contain spores which can cause health problems. Suffolk Police is working with the council to investigate the fly-tipping. A spoke... | Summarize the following text.
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A mound of about 50 bin bags full of "remnants" of marijuana plants were dumped in Henstead, near Lowestoft in Suffolk, on Friday. People are being warned not to touch the waste as it could contain spores which can cause health problems. Suffolk Police is... | true |
uk-scotland-53203877 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-53203877?intlink_from_url=&link_location=live-reporting-story | No decision on European holidays from Scotland | The Scottish government has said it will not be able to impose quarantine rules on holidaymakers from the UK. | A UK government spokesman said blanket restrictions on travel to some European countries will be relaxed from 6 July. The UK government has powers over border controls. However, health protection issues on overseas travel must be supported by Scottish government regulations because health is a devolved matter. Scottish... | Summarize the following text.
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A UK government spokesman said blanket restrictions on travel to some European countries will be relaxed from 6 July. The UK government has powers over border controls. However, health protection issues on overseas travel must be supported by Scottish gov... | true |
entertainment-arts-23417708 | https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-23417708 | EastEnders reflects Royal birth | The Royal Wedding was the biggest day of the year on BBC One, with more than 2.6 million viewers tuning in. | Dot Cotton and Abi Branning were seen discussing the new arrival in the episode, broadcast at 19:30 BST. The birth was confirmed shortly after 20:30 on Monday. Some 2.6 million viewers were watching rolling coverage on BBC One when the announcement came. About 7.1 million heard the news during an ad break on ITV's Coro... | Summarize the following text.
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Dot Cotton and Abi Branning were seen discussing the new arrival in the episode, broadcast at 19:30 BST. The birth was confirmed shortly after 20:30 on Monday. Some 2.6 million viewers were watching rolling coverage on BBC One when the announcement came. ... | true |
business-51364102 | https://www.bbc.com/news/business-51364102 | Travelex: Bank currency services still offline after hack | Travelex has said it is still not offering foreign currency services online. | The problem stems from provider Travelex, which is still working to bring back services more than a month after it suffered a major cyber attack. Customers are able to buy in branches, but cannot order money online or over the phone. It is understood the currency firm aims to start restoring services this week. Travele... | Summarize the following text.
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The problem stems from provider Travelex, which is still working to bring back services more than a month after it suffered a major cyber attack. Customers are able to buy in branches, but cannot order money online or over the phone. It is understood the ... | true |
business-19388633 | https://www.bbc.com/news/business-19388633 | Apple seeks to ban sale of eight Samsung phones in US | Samsung has asked the US District Court in San Jose, California, to remove an injunction on its Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet. | The phones include the Galaxy S 4G, Galaxy S2 AT&T model, Galaxy S2 Skyrocket, Galaxy S2 T-Mobile model, Galaxy S2 Epic 4G, Galaxy S Showcase, Droid Charge and Galaxy Prevail. It comes in the wake of Apple's US court victory over its rival, which saw the South Korean company ordered to pay $1.05bn (£655m) for copying p... | Summarize the following text.
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The phones include the Galaxy S 4G, Galaxy S2 AT&T model, Galaxy S2 Skyrocket, Galaxy S2 T-Mobile model, Galaxy S2 Epic 4G, Galaxy S Showcase, Droid Charge and Galaxy Prevail. It comes in the wake of Apple's US court victory over its rival, which saw the ... | true |
entertainment-arts-40626224 | https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-40626224 | Doctor Who: Fans react to Jodie Whittaker casting | The announcement of a new Doctor Who has been met with mixed reactions on social media. | Hundreds of thousands of people around the world joined the debate about the news that Jodie Whittaker is to star as the first female Doctor. While some people talked about the great role model the new Doctor would be for girls and women, others wondered why it had taken so long and some were firmly in the camp that th... | Summarize the following text.
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Hundreds of thousands of people around the world joined the debate about the news that Jodie Whittaker is to star as the first female Doctor. While some people talked about the great role model the new Doctor would be for girls and women, others wondered ... | true |
world-europe-isle-of-man-18158964 | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-isle-of-man-18158964 | Isle of Man whale sighting is 'once in a lifetime' | A whale has been spotted near the coast of the Isle of Man. | Eleanor Stone from the Manx Wildlife Trust recorded four separate sightings near the Calf of Man on Monday. Minke whales, which can weigh up to 10 tonnes, are sometimes spotted off the Manx coast in late summer. Ms Stone said: "We were amazed when the whale circled the boat, it really was a once in a lifetime experienc... | Summarize the following text.
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Eleanor Stone from the Manx Wildlife Trust recorded four separate sightings near the Calf of Man on Monday. Minke whales, which can weigh up to 10 tonnes, are sometimes spotted off the Manx coast in late summer. Ms Stone said: "We were amazed when the wha... | true |
world-us-canada-51304366 | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-51304366 | White House pushes back as Bolton book threatens revelations | The White House has rejected claims by former national security adviser John Bolton that he told President Donald Trump that he wanted to withhold US military aid to Ukraine in exchange for a political favour. | The National Security Council said the book had "top secret" details that must be removed, a claim Mr Bolton rejects. A manuscript of the book reportedly claims that President Donald Trump linked freezing military aid to Ukraine in exchange for a political favour. The book row comes as the questioning period of the imp... | Summarize the following text.
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The National Security Council said the book had "top secret" details that must be removed, a claim Mr Bolton rejects. A manuscript of the book reportedly claims that President Donald Trump linked freezing military aid to Ukraine in exchange for a politica... | true |
business-52819591 | https://www.bbc.com/news/business-52819591 | UK furlough scheme now covers 8.4 million workers | The cost of the government's furlough scheme has risen to £123.2bn, the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has said. | Claims for subsidies filed by employers rose to £15bn from £11.1bn, it added. The scheme, brought in to mitigate the effects of coronavirus, allows employees to receive 80% of their monthly salary up to £2,500. A similar scheme for self-employed workers saw 2.3 million claims made worth £6.8bn. The Self-Employed Income... | Summarize the following text.
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Claims for subsidies filed by employers rose to £15bn from £11.1bn, it added. The scheme, brought in to mitigate the effects of coronavirus, allows employees to receive 80% of their monthly salary up to £2,500. A similar scheme for self-employed workers s... | true |
world-europe-guernsey-17547956 | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-guernsey-17547956 | Regular Alderney to Guernsey ferry link to begin in May | A new ferry service is to run between Manche Iles and the Isle of Man. | Dan Meinke, the owner of new company Bumblebee, said he was expecting to take delivery of a 32ft motor catamaran which would take 12 passengers. In addition to scheduled, one-hour crossings, he said he planned to offer charters and fishing and diving trips. Manche Iles Express ran an occasional inter-island service in ... | Summarize the following text.
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Dan Meinke, the owner of new company Bumblebee, said he was expecting to take delivery of a 32ft motor catamaran which would take 12 passengers. In addition to scheduled, one-hour crossings, he said he planned to offer charters and fishing and diving trip... | true |
health-36672762 | https://www.bbc.com/news/health-36672762 | Junior doctors' row: The basics of the dispute | The British Medical Association (BMA) has called for a general strike on Saturday and Sunday. | What caused the dispute? It erupted over the introduction of a new contract. Ministers announced in 2012 they wanted to change the term and conditions, which were originally agreed in the 1990s. Talks began but broke down in 2014. By the summer of 2015, Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt announced he could wait no longer as ... | Summarize the following text.
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What caused the dispute? It erupted over the introduction of a new contract. Ministers announced in 2012 they wanted to change the term and conditions, which were originally agreed in the 1990s. Talks began but broke down in 2014. By the summer of 2015, H... | true |
technology-56890264 | https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-56890264 | CC Clarke: The mum-shaming on social media is mind-blowing | It's been more than a decade since Sarah Holland was a new mum. | By Elisabeth MahyWake Up to Money, 5 Live With a make-up brand and two million followers on Instagram, beauty influencer CC Clarke has built a highly successful business career through social media. For small businesses, "tapping into social media will be your secret weapon", she says. It is a rapidly growing field. Mo... | Summarize the following text.
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By Elisabeth MahyWake Up to Money, 5 Live With a make-up brand and two million followers on Instagram, beauty influencer CC Clarke has built a highly successful business career through social media. For small businesses, "tapping into social media will be... | true |
uk-england-devon-54827924 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-devon-54827924 | Coronavirus: 'Christmas mad' mum put up lights early for smiles | A woman has put up her Christmas lights in a bid to raise money for NHS Charities Together. | Sam Lillico, 25, who lives in Exmouth, Devon, with her children Evie, eight, Leo, six, and Ava, three, has covered her home in lights. Miss Lillico said while this Christmas would be different due to the pandemic, she wanted to make sure it was good. She said: "I love Christmas. It is a bit early this year but with loc... | Summarize the following text.
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Sam Lillico, 25, who lives in Exmouth, Devon, with her children Evie, eight, Leo, six, and Ava, three, has covered her home in lights. Miss Lillico said while this Christmas would be different due to the pandemic, she wanted to make sure it was good. She ... | true |
technology-46206677 | https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-46206677 | Google accused of 'trust demolition' over health app | DeepMind has announced it will be joining Google Health, the UK's largest health service. | By Jane WakefieldTechnology reporter Streams was first used to send alerts in a London hospital but hit headlines for gathering data on 1.6 million patients without informing them. DeepMind now wants the app to become an AI assistant for nurses and doctors around the world. One expert described the move as "trust demol... | Summarize the following text.
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By Jane WakefieldTechnology reporter Streams was first used to send alerts in a London hospital but hit headlines for gathering data on 1.6 million patients without informing them. DeepMind now wants the app to become an AI assistant for nurses and doctor... | true |
uk-england-sussex-55637588 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-sussex-55637588 | Coronavirus: London to Brighton Bike Ride cancelled | The London to Brighton Bike Ride has been cancelled for the second year in a row. | The charity said that "due to the high risk of having to call it off at the last minute" because of coronavirus, the event will not go ahead. The British Heart Foundation (BHF) said it would be encouraging cyclists to take part in individual challenges. About 15,000 cyclists take part in the ride in June each year and ... | Summarize the following text.
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The charity said that "due to the high risk of having to call it off at the last minute" because of coronavirus, the event will not go ahead. The British Heart Foundation (BHF) said it would be encouraging cyclists to take part in individual challenges. A... | true |
uk-36300597 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-36300597 | Do police have the firepower to tackle gun menace? | The police force in Northamptonshire is looking to recruit 1,000 more firearms officers. | Danny ShawHome affairs correspondent@DannyShawBBCon Twitter They have volunteered to become firearms officers, a role that comes with no extra payment but huge responsibility. Dressed in black police uniforms, and wearing goggles and ear defenders, they stand in a row, 10m (33ft) from a line of cardboard targets. A pol... | Summarize the following text.
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Danny ShawHome affairs correspondent@DannyShawBBCon Twitter They have volunteered to become firearms officers, a role that comes with no extra payment but huge responsibility. Dressed in black police uniforms, and wearing goggles and ear defenders, they s... | true |
uk-england-oxfordshire-49732293 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-49732293 | Oxford workplace parking charge to reduce congestion | Plans to make Oxford City centre a "zero emissions zone" have been announced. | Oxfordshire County Council and Oxford City Council have announced a series of proposals to reduce the amount of traffic and improve public transport. Bus gates, park and rides, and improved cycle routes have also been included in the "bold measures", the councils said. Plans to make the city centre a zero emissions zon... | Summarize the following text.
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Oxfordshire County Council and Oxford City Council have announced a series of proposals to reduce the amount of traffic and improve public transport. Bus gates, park and rides, and improved cycle routes have also been included in the "bold measures", the ... | true |
uk-wales-south-east-wales-18009793 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-south-east-wales-18009793 | Cardiff City fans to meet on colour change row | Cardiff City Supporters' Trust has written to MPs and AMs to ask them to support a proposal to change the club's colours. | City's Malaysian owners want to change the home kit from blue to red, with a dragon instead of a bluebird crest, and ditch the nickname of the Bluebirds. But they also propose investing £100m, with an expanded stadium, new players and a new training ground. Supporters are meeting at the Municipal Club in City Road on S... | Summarize the following text.
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City's Malaysian owners want to change the home kit from blue to red, with a dragon instead of a bluebird crest, and ditch the nickname of the Bluebirds. But they also propose investing £100m, with an expanded stadium, new players and a new training groun... | true |
entertainment-arts-23495577 | https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-23495577 | £47m investment in six UK heritage sites | A total of £4.8m has been awarded to a number of heritage sites in the UK. | The money will go to existing and potential tourist attractions. They include Winchester Cathedral in Hampshire and the Brecknock Museum and Art Gallery, Powys. The Heritage Lottery Fund said the grants "will enhance and promote a better understanding of our heritage while contributing to the £26bn UK heritage tourism ... | Summarize the following text.
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The money will go to existing and potential tourist attractions. They include Winchester Cathedral in Hampshire and the Brecknock Museum and Art Gallery, Powys. The Heritage Lottery Fund said the grants "will enhance and promote a better understanding of ... | true |
education-46309351 | https://www.bbc.com/news/education-46309351 | GCHQ warns on Black Friday cyber-threat | The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is urging shoppers to be wary of cyber-crime. | By Sean CoughlanBBC News family correspondent The National Cyber Security Centre, part of the GCHQ intelligence service, is issuing advice to shoppers of the risk of "malicious" online threats. It is the first such official cyber-warning in the run-up to the Christmas shopping season. "It's vital that knowledge is shar... | Summarize the following text.
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By Sean CoughlanBBC News family correspondent The National Cyber Security Centre, part of the GCHQ intelligence service, is issuing advice to shoppers of the risk of "malicious" online threats. It is the first such official cyber-warning in the run-up to ... | true |
world-asia-india-46232087 | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-46232087 | Sabarimala: Why has a Hindu temple divided India's women? | Kerala has become the latest Indian state to ban women from the Sabarimala temple. | The Sabarimala temple in Kerala state officially opened its gates on Friday evening, the start of the annual pilgrimage season. The temple had also opened for a few hours twice after the court verdict. But ever since the ban was repealed, tens of thousands of protesters, including many women, have blocked roads, attack... | Summarize the following text.
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The Sabarimala temple in Kerala state officially opened its gates on Friday evening, the start of the annual pilgrimage season. The temple had also opened for a few hours twice after the court verdict. But ever since the ban was repealed, tens of thousand... | true |
world-africa-54634511 | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-54634511 | Zambia: Anglo American sued for 'mass lead poisoning' | A South African company is being sued over the deaths of thousands of miners who contracted lead poisoning while working underground. | The lawsuit claims that more than 100,000 people may have been poisoned, over generations, by exposure to toxins from a lead mine in Kabwe district. Anglo American South Africa (AASA) was a shareholder in the mine from 1925 to 1974, when it was nationalised. It said it would "defend its position". The company noted tha... | Summarize the following text.
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The lawsuit claims that more than 100,000 people may have been poisoned, over generations, by exposure to toxins from a lead mine in Kabwe district. Anglo American South Africa (AASA) was a shareholder in the mine from 1925 to 1974, when it was nationalis... | true |
uk-wales-politics-34913220 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-politics-34913220 | Cardiff Airport stays under government control, Jones says | The Welsh government will not sell its controlling interest in the airport, the first minister has said. | Carwyn Jones told AMs on Tuesday that "in time" stakes in the airport would be offered for sale. But he insisted during First Minister's Questions that ministers would not "give away" a controlling interest. He claimed that would take the airport back to the situation in 2013 when the Welsh government stepped in to buy... | Summarize the following text.
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Carwyn Jones told AMs on Tuesday that "in time" stakes in the airport would be offered for sale. But he insisted during First Minister's Questions that ministers would not "give away" a controlling interest. He claimed that would take the airport back to ... | true |
world-middle-east-44124556 | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-44124556 | Did Israel use excessive force at Gaza protests? | Thousands of Palestinians have taken to the streets of Gaza to protest against Israel's decision to relocate the US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. | Sixty died on Monday alone, when 40,000 took part in demonstrations that coincided with the controversial relocation to Jerusalem of the US embassy. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas accused Israel's military of carrying out "massacres" of unarmed civilians, but Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted its... | Summarize the following text.
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Sixty died on Monday alone, when 40,000 took part in demonstrations that coincided with the controversial relocation to Jerusalem of the US embassy. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas accused Israel's military of carrying out "massacres" of unarmed civil... | true |
magazine-30811426 | https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-30811426 | The rubber glove rebellion | A group of women who clean the offices of Greece's finance ministry have camped outside the ministry in Athens for the last four months. | By Maria MargaronisAthens You wouldn't know to look at it that the messy makeshift camp is the epicentre of a protest that's touched a nerve in Greece - and given the government more than a mild headache. There's a pop-up tent with an inflatable mattress, some plastic chairs, a table, a fridge and a microwave. Posters ... | Summarize the following text.
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By Maria MargaronisAthens You wouldn't know to look at it that the messy makeshift camp is the epicentre of a protest that's touched a nerve in Greece - and given the government more than a mild headache. There's a pop-up tent with an inflatable mattress,... | true |
uk-england-20469279 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-20469279 | MoD announces £46m Foxhound contract | A major defence contractor has signed a contract to build new Foxhound vehicles for the Army. | The deal will see 51 new Foxhound vehicles, currently used by troops on patrol in Afghanistan, built by General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS). Defence Minister Philip Dunne made the announcement during a visit to the company's factory in Telford. The contract is expected to safeguard some 500 jobs in Telford and the com... | Summarize the following text.
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The deal will see 51 new Foxhound vehicles, currently used by troops on patrol in Afghanistan, built by General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS). Defence Minister Philip Dunne made the announcement during a visit to the company's factory in Telford. The contr... | true |
education-23864721 | https://www.bbc.com/news/education-23864721 | Practical science experiments 'squeezed out' at schools | The Council for Science and Technology has written to Education Secretary Michael Gove to warn about the loss of practical experiments in GCSEs and A-levels. | By Sean CoughlanBBC News education correspondent The Council for Science and Technology is writing to the education secretary to warn about the loss of such laboratory experiments. The advisory body wants experiments to be protected in a shake-up of GCSEs and A-levels in England. The council says that without practical... | Summarize the following text.
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By Sean CoughlanBBC News education correspondent The Council for Science and Technology is writing to the education secretary to warn about the loss of such laboratory experiments. The advisory body wants experiments to be protected in a shake-up of GCSEs... | true |
uk-54228079 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-54228079 | FinCEN Files: Tory donor Lubov Chernukhin linked to $8m Putin ally funding | The wife of a Russian oligarch has given £1.7m to the Conservative Party, including a $160,000 tennis match. | By FinCEN Files reporting teamBBC Panorama Lubov Chernukhin has given £1.7m to the Tories, including paying to spend time with the last three prime ministers. Leaked files show her husband received $8m (£6.1m). The money initially came from a politician facing US sanctions due to his closeness to the Kremlin. Her lawye... | Summarize the following text.
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By FinCEN Files reporting teamBBC Panorama Lubov Chernukhin has given £1.7m to the Tories, including paying to spend time with the last three prime ministers. Leaked files show her husband received $8m (£6.1m). The money initially came from a politician f... | true |
blogs-news-from-elsewhere-32318885 | https://www.bbc.com/news/blogs-news-from-elsewhere-32318885 | Russia: Child 44 film release blocked over 'distortions' | A film about the Soviet Union's role in World War Two is to be shown in Russia next week. | By News from Elsewhere......as found by BBC Monitoring The culture ministry says that the movie, which was due to be released on Friday, was withdrawn after a preview screening raised concerns. Issues included a "peculiar interpretation of events before, during and after the Great Patriotic War as well as images and ch... | Summarize the following text.
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By News from Elsewhere......as found by BBC Monitoring The culture ministry says that the movie, which was due to be released on Friday, was withdrawn after a preview screening raised concerns. Issues included a "peculiar interpretation of events before, ... | true |
uk-northern-ireland-foyle-west-44530973 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-foyle-west-44530973 | Pressure mounts on Derry deputy mayor over drink-driving | The deputy mayor of the city of Derry has been accused of failing to meet the families of those killed by drunk drivers. | Ulster Unionist Party Deputy Mayor Derek Hussey has three convictions for drink-driving offences. Two local families whose loved ones have been killed by drunk drivers have called for his resignation. Sinn Féin MP for Foyle Elisha McCallion said Mr Hussey should reflect on "the mood that is out there." She said the dep... | Summarize the following text.
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Ulster Unionist Party Deputy Mayor Derek Hussey has three convictions for drink-driving offences. Two local families whose loved ones have been killed by drunk drivers have called for his resignation. Sinn Féin MP for Foyle Elisha McCallion said Mr Hussey... | true |
newsbeat-34086729 | https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-34086729 | 'Being a goth helped me to fit in at school' | A group of goths who have been diagnosed with depression are more likely to suffer from it, according to a new study. | The group is in the news because a study suggests young people who identify themselves as part of that community may be at increased risk of depression and self-harm. It suggests people who identify with being a goth at 15 are three times more likely to self-harm aged 18 than others. But does becoming a goth give you a... | Summarize the following text.
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The group is in the news because a study suggests young people who identify themselves as part of that community may be at increased risk of depression and self-harm. It suggests people who identify with being a goth at 15 are three times more likely to s... | true |
uk-england-sussex-35631415 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-sussex-35631415 | 'Cover up' allowed Bishop Peter Ball to escape justice | A former bishop of Gloucestershire has admitted sexually abusing young men in the 1970s and 1980s. | By Colin CampbellBBC South East home affairs correspondent Bishop Peter Ball, who was jailed last year for abusing young men between the 1970s and 1980s, was investigated by police in 1993 and given a caution. He admitted to his defence team, which included a priest, that he had committed sexual offences. Gloucestershi... | Summarize the following text.
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By Colin CampbellBBC South East home affairs correspondent Bishop Peter Ball, who was jailed last year for abusing young men between the 1970s and 1980s, was investigated by police in 1993 and given a caution. He admitted to his defence team, which includ... | true |
uk-england-sussex-21510937 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-sussex-21510937 | Greater Brighton 'independence' bid by Sussex councils | The city region of Brighton and Hove has been named as one of 28 regions in the UK to be given powers to set their own budgets. | Brighton and Hove City Council, Adur and Lewes district councils and Worthing borough council are working on the "city deal" proposals. They are among 28 regions announced as part of a government initiative to boost jobs and growth by allowing greater independence from Whitehall. The councils want to set up Greater Bri... | Summarize the following text.
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Brighton and Hove City Council, Adur and Lewes district councils and Worthing borough council are working on the "city deal" proposals. They are among 28 regions announced as part of a government initiative to boost jobs and growth by allowing greater ind... | true |
uk-northern-ireland-36642740 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-36642740 | The Queen in Northern Ireland: Visit takes in north coast landmarks | The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh have visited the village of Bellarena in County Londonderry. | Their first stop on a busy day of public engagements was a tour of the Giant's Causeway in County Antrim. The Unesco World Heritage Site is made up of some 40,000 large black basalt columns which protrude from the sea. It was the Royal couple's first visit to Northern Ireland's best known tourist attraction. The causew... | Summarize the following text.
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Their first stop on a busy day of public engagements was a tour of the Giant's Causeway in County Antrim. The Unesco World Heritage Site is made up of some 40,000 large black basalt columns which protrude from the sea. It was the Royal couple's first visi... | true |
science-environment-40632751 | https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-40632751 | Mighty T. rex 'walked rather than sprinted' | A dinosaur that could run up to 30km/h (20mph) has been predicted to be a "hunting predator", according to a new study. | By Helen BriggsBBC News University of Manchester scientists used a new computer simulation to assess the speed of the massive biped. Based on T. rex's muscles alone, the model came up with a maximum speed of 30km/h, but this dropped to 20km/h when skeletal strength was assessed too. Had it moved from a brisk walk to a ... | Summarize the following text.
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By Helen BriggsBBC News University of Manchester scientists used a new computer simulation to assess the speed of the massive biped. Based on T. rex's muscles alone, the model came up with a maximum speed of 30km/h, but this dropped to 20km/h when skeleta... | true |
business-39062981 | https://www.bbc.com/news/business-39062981 | Barclays boss has reasons to be cheerful | Barclays is back in the black after a three-year run of losses. | Simon JackBusiness editor After three years of losses, Barclays is back in the black, it will have sold off all its non-essential businesses by June, its capital levels are very close to the point where the banking authorities will let it start paying higher dividends, and interest rates could head upward - a good thin... | Summarize the following text.
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Simon JackBusiness editor After three years of losses, Barclays is back in the black, it will have sold off all its non-essential businesses by June, its capital levels are very close to the point where the banking authorities will let it start paying hig... | true |
uk-england-bristol-28620439 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-bristol-28620439 | Avonmouth body parts inquiry victim named | A man has died after being found with "significant injuries" at a recycling depot in Swindon. | Police were called to the Biffa depot in Avonmouth at 11:00 BST on Friday after being alerted by staff to possible remains at one of the units. Avon and Somerset Police have named the victim as Matthew Symonds, 34, of no fixed address in Swindon, and said his death was being treated as unexplained. A post-mortem examin... | Summarize the following text.
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Police were called to the Biffa depot in Avonmouth at 11:00 BST on Friday after being alerted by staff to possible remains at one of the units. Avon and Somerset Police have named the victim as Matthew Symonds, 34, of no fixed address in Swindon, and said... | true |
entertainment-arts-38404463 | https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-38404463 | Sherlock stars Martin Freeman and Amanda Abbington reveal split | The couple who broke up in 2006 have parted ways, it has been reported. | "I'm not with Amanda any more," Freeman told the Financial Times, describing the split as "very, very amicable". Abbington also gave an interview to The Sunday Telegraph's Stella magazine, in which she said she and Freeman had "realised we'd come to the end of our time together". The couple, who met on a film set in 20... | Summarize the following text.
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"I'm not with Amanda any more," Freeman told the Financial Times, describing the split as "very, very amicable". Abbington also gave an interview to The Sunday Telegraph's Stella magazine, in which she said she and Freeman had "realised we'd come to the e... | true |
uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-34777085 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-34777085 | Alistair Carmichael admits trying to mislead leaked memo investigation | A former Scottish Labour MP has been accused of leaking a civil service memo to the Daily Telegraph. | Giving evidence for a second day at a special election court, the Lib Dem MP was told that his response to the investigation was "calculated and intended to mislead". He replied: "Yes, truthfully I would have to say that." He is being challenged by constituents over whether his conduct broke the law. Four constituents ... | Summarize the following text.
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Giving evidence for a second day at a special election court, the Lib Dem MP was told that his response to the investigation was "calculated and intended to mislead". He replied: "Yes, truthfully I would have to say that." He is being challenged by consti... | true |
world-us-canada-51578045 | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-51578045 | The complicated truth behind Trump’s ‘American comeback' | A couple in Reno, Nevada, are desperate to get back to work. | By Helier CheungBBC News, Reno and Las Vegas "We can't even live off our wages," says Corin, 46, who works as a hotel receptionist. "That's why we come here." The couple are at St Vincent's Food Pantry, in Reno, Nevada, where they have picked up cardboard boxes containing cereals, bread, milk, peanut butter, and some m... | Summarize the following text.
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By Helier CheungBBC News, Reno and Las Vegas "We can't even live off our wages," says Corin, 46, who works as a hotel receptionist. "That's why we come here." The couple are at St Vincent's Food Pantry, in Reno, Nevada, where they have picked up cardboard... | true |
world-africa-27882084 | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-27882084 | Kenya attacks: Al-Shabab not involved - Kenyatta | Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta has blamed "local political networks" for the violence in Mpeketoni. | More than 60 people were killed in two days near the town of Mpeketoni. President Uhuru Kenyatta has blamed "local political networks" for the violence, saying members of one ethnic group were targeted. Most of the dead were ethnic Kikuyus, like the president. Non-Muslims were singled out to be killed. The BBC had been... | Summarize the following text.
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More than 60 people were killed in two days near the town of Mpeketoni. President Uhuru Kenyatta has blamed "local political networks" for the violence, saying members of one ethnic group were targeted. Most of the dead were ethnic Kikuyus, like the presi... | true |
uk-england-kent-28132923 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-kent-28132923 | Paramount 'Disneyland rival' theme park seeks Kent views | A resort developer has been granted a licence to use its name on a £1.5m amusement park. | Developers have been granted a licence from Paramount Pictures to use its name on a resort on the Swanscombe Peninsula, near Dartford. Fun park chiefs hope their giant water park and Hollywood-inspired thrill centre will win public support. London Resort Company Holdings hopes to submit a planning application in 2015. ... | Summarize the following text.
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Developers have been granted a licence from Paramount Pictures to use its name on a resort on the Swanscombe Peninsula, near Dartford. Fun park chiefs hope their giant water park and Hollywood-inspired thrill centre will win public support. London Resort ... | true |
uk-england-sussex-44817719 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-sussex-44817719 | Christ's Hospital School teacher jailed for pupil rape | A teacher who sexually abused a student has been jailed for life. | James Husband, 68, from York, was convicted of raping a 16-year-old pupil at Christ's Hospital School in Horsham. He was also found guilty at an earlier hearing at Hove Crown Court of five indecent assault charges on the girl. During the trial, the court heard Husband told the girl: "It's OK, I've had a vasectomy," bef... | Summarize the following text.
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James Husband, 68, from York, was convicted of raping a 16-year-old pupil at Christ's Hospital School in Horsham. He was also found guilty at an earlier hearing at Hove Crown Court of five indecent assault charges on the girl. During the trial, the court ... | true |
uk-scotland-highlands-islands-18796758 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-18796758 | Halkirk crossing deaths FAI ruled out | A man who was killed when his car collided with a train at a level crossing in Caithness has said he is "very disappointed" with Network Rail. | Angus MacKay and his wife Margaret, both 81, from Inverness, and Mr MacKay's brother Donald, 66, of Latheron, died in the incident. The crash happened at an unmanned, gate-free level crossing in 2009. The Crown Office said that after "careful consideration" of the facts an inquiry was "not appropriate". Angus MacKay's ... | Summarize the following text.
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Angus MacKay and his wife Margaret, both 81, from Inverness, and Mr MacKay's brother Donald, 66, of Latheron, died in the incident. The crash happened at an unmanned, gate-free level crossing in 2009. The Crown Office said that after "careful consideratio... | true |
world-europe-41094790 | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-41094790 | Macron government launches overhaul of France's labour laws | The French government has announced plans to reform the labour code. | The reforms aim to make it easier for bosses to hire and fire. Prime Minister Edouard Philippe said they were ambitious, balanced and fair but it was natural that not everyone would support the changes. Protests against the plan are expected next month, but two of the biggest unions say they will not take part. Jean-Cl... | Summarize the following text.
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The reforms aim to make it easier for bosses to hire and fire. Prime Minister Edouard Philippe said they were ambitious, balanced and fair but it was natural that not everyone would support the changes. Protests against the plan are expected next month, b... | true |
uk-england-norfolk-28421789 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-norfolk-28421789 | School children injured as coach overturns on A10 in Norfolk | A coach carrying children on a school trip has been involved in a crash. | The children from William Westley Primary School, in Whittlesford, Cambridgeshire, were on a trip to Hunstanton. Children and staff suffered minor injuries in the crash, which happened at about 10:50 BST in Hilgay. The driver was cut free and treated for back injuries in hospital. The coach was one of five carrying chi... | Summarize the following text.
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The children from William Westley Primary School, in Whittlesford, Cambridgeshire, were on a trip to Hunstanton. Children and staff suffered minor injuries in the crash, which happened at about 10:50 BST in Hilgay. The driver was cut free and treated for ... | true |
uk-england-merseyside-57038538 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-merseyside-57038538 | Elections results 2021: Steve Rotheram re-elected as Liverpool City Region mayor | Liverpool City Mayor Steve Rotheram has been elected as the new mayor of the Merseyside region. | The 59-year-old said it was a "massive vote of confidence in the power of devolution and the work I've done so far". Mr Rotheram was backed by voters in the Merseyside boroughs of Liverpool, Knowsley, Sefton, St Helens and Wirral, as well as Halton in Cheshire. He was elected as the area's first metro mayor in 2017. Mr... | Summarize the following text.
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The 59-year-old said it was a "massive vote of confidence in the power of devolution and the work I've done so far". Mr Rotheram was backed by voters in the Merseyside boroughs of Liverpool, Knowsley, Sefton, St Helens and Wirral, as well as Halton in Che... | true |
newsbeat-11425316 | https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-11425316 | Debt management companies 'misleading customers' | Debt management firms have been accused of "bullying" people by charging them more than they can afford. | The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) says the companies are misleading many people by charging expensive fees. Debt negotiators take a fee to speak with all the firms people owe money to with an aim to arrange more affordable monthly payments. The upfront charges can be hundreds of pounds with a monthly fee on top of that.... | Summarize the following text.
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The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) says the companies are misleading many people by charging expensive fees. Debt negotiators take a fee to speak with all the firms people owe money to with an aim to arrange more affordable monthly payments. The upfront cha... | true |
uk-england-manchester-53663510 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-manchester-53663510 | Coronavirus: National test and trace 'hampering' Manchester's efforts | Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has called for a "local approach" to tackling the coronavirus pandemic. | Official figures show just over half of contacts in the region (53%) had been successfully traced up to 4 August. Mayor Andy Burnham said contact tracing was "critical" to tackling the virus and the "system is not doing that". The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) said it is working closely with local authori... | Summarize the following text.
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Official figures show just over half of contacts in the region (53%) had been successfully traced up to 4 August. Mayor Andy Burnham said contact tracing was "critical" to tackling the virus and the "system is not doing that". The Department of Health and... | true |
blogs-trending-37752730 | https://www.bbc.com/news/blogs-trending-37752730 | Could playing Pokemon Go make you live longer? | Pokemon Go has been found to increase physical activity in people of all ages, weight and previous activity levels, according to a new study. | By BBC TrendingWhat's popular and why Reports about the possible health benefits of Pokemon Go have until now been largely anecdotal, but new research suggests that playing the augmented reality game significantly increases users' activity levels regardless of their age, sex or weight, and could even extend life expect... | Summarize the following text.
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By BBC TrendingWhat's popular and why Reports about the possible health benefits of Pokemon Go have until now been largely anecdotal, but new research suggests that playing the augmented reality game significantly increases users' activity levels regardle... | true |
uk-wales-48188187 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-48188187 | Bronze Age Caernarfon bypass find 'could be canoe' | A prehistoric canoe has been unearthed in north Wales. | Archaeological excavation on the site of the Caernarfon-Bontnewydd bypass uncovered three troughs underneath a burnt mound dating back about 3,500 years. Experts think one of the troughs may have been originally used as a dug-out canoe hollowed from an oak tree. It would be the first prehistoric canoe ever found in nor... | Summarize the following text.
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Archaeological excavation on the site of the Caernarfon-Bontnewydd bypass uncovered three troughs underneath a burnt mound dating back about 3,500 years. Experts think one of the troughs may have been originally used as a dug-out canoe hollowed from an oa... | true |
uk-england-derbyshire-52485574 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-derbyshire-52485574 | Elmo the cat's garden glove collection amuses owner | A cat who brought home a pair of gloves from a neighbour's garden has been reunited with his owners. | Vikki Maddocks said Elmo had brought home at least 14 gloves from neighbouring gardens in Belper, Derbyshire, over the past year. She said the three-year-old usually brought home one glove and went back to fetch the matching hand later. Mrs Maddocks has been trying to reunite the gloves with their owners through a comm... | Summarize the following text.
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Vikki Maddocks said Elmo had brought home at least 14 gloves from neighbouring gardens in Belper, Derbyshire, over the past year. She said the three-year-old usually brought home one glove and went back to fetch the matching hand later. Mrs Maddocks has b... | true |
health-47211262 | https://www.bbc.com/news/health-47211262 | Having HPV 'isn't rude or shameful' | More than half of women in the UK are unaware that they have HPV, according to a survey. | By Michelle RobertsHealth editor, BBC News online It comes as a survey of 2,000 women shows there are still stigmas around the infection, which can be passed on during sex and is linked to cancer. Charities are concerned this could put women off getting smear tests. Despite four out of every five getting HPV in their l... | Summarize the following text.
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By Michelle RobertsHealth editor, BBC News online It comes as a survey of 2,000 women shows there are still stigmas around the infection, which can be passed on during sex and is linked to cancer. Charities are concerned this could put women off getting s... | true |
uk-england-25239029 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-25239029 | Sandwich homes evacuated amid flood fears for Kent coast | Residents in Kent are being urged to leave their homes amid fears of flooding after a series of storms hit the region. | Up to 200 homes in Sandwich are feared to be at risk, with more than 3,000 across the county. Councils in Dover and Canterbury have told some residents they should consider leaving their homes amid warnings of potential loss of lives. Parts of the Sussex coast are also the subject of flood warnings. The storms, which h... | Summarize the following text.
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Up to 200 homes in Sandwich are feared to be at risk, with more than 3,000 across the county. Councils in Dover and Canterbury have told some residents they should consider leaving their homes amid warnings of potential loss of lives. Parts of the Sussex ... | true |
health-38881369 | https://www.bbc.com/news/health-38881369 | Gene therapy: Deaf to hearing a whisper | Scientists have discovered a way to restore hearing in mice with Usher syndrome. | By James GallagherHealth and science reporter, BBC News website They say restoring near-normal hearing in the animals paves the way for similar treatments for people "in the near future". Studies, published in Nature Biotechnology, corrected errors that led to the sound-sensing hairs in the ear becoming defective. The ... | Summarize the following text.
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By James GallagherHealth and science reporter, BBC News website They say restoring near-normal hearing in the animals paves the way for similar treatments for people "in the near future". Studies, published in Nature Biotechnology, corrected errors that l... | true |
uk-england-devon-48856110 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-devon-48856110 | Man leaves everything to Plymouth's new museum | A former naval officer who helped develop Plymouth's wall of stars has died. | Norman Hine's legacy, which included cash, investments and a bungalow, came as a "complete surprise" to staff. Mr Hine was a regular visitor to the city's former museum, which is undergoing a £40m revamp and will be called The Box. His legacy will help create a gallery telling the story of the importance of Plymouth as... | Summarize the following text.
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Norman Hine's legacy, which included cash, investments and a bungalow, came as a "complete surprise" to staff. Mr Hine was a regular visitor to the city's former museum, which is undergoing a £40m revamp and will be called The Box. His legacy will help cr... | true |
world-europe-41871276 | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-41871276 | Catalonia election: Puigdemont calls for united independence front | Catalonia's ex-leader Carles Puigdemont has said he will not run in the Catalan regional election, despite being sought by the courts. | The snap poll was called by Spain after the Catalan parliament declared independence and Madrid reacted by imposing direct rule. Mr Puigdemont's appeal came a day after a Spanish judge issued an EU warrant for his arrest - he is in Belgium. Despite being sought by the courts, he says he is ready to run in the poll. Fou... | Summarize the following text.
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The snap poll was called by Spain after the Catalan parliament declared independence and Madrid reacted by imposing direct rule. Mr Puigdemont's appeal came a day after a Spanish judge issued an EU warrant for his arrest - he is in Belgium. Despite being ... | true |
world-australia-55667045 | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-55667045 | Joe the pigeon spared by Australia after leg tag found to be fake | A pigeon has been found with a fake leg tag in Australia. | Joe the pigeon made headlines around the world after he was found in a garden in Melbourne wearing what appeared to be a US identification. The bird was to be killed for breaching Australia's quarantine rules. But he was granted a reprieve amid doubts about the origin of his leg tag. "Following an investigation, the de... | Summarize the following text.
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Joe the pigeon made headlines around the world after he was found in a garden in Melbourne wearing what appeared to be a US identification. The bird was to be killed for breaching Australia's quarantine rules. But he was granted a reprieve amid doubts abo... | true |
world-asia-25855794 | https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-25855794 | Pakistan protests over Shia bus bomb in Balochistan | Hundreds of people have taken to the streets in Pakistan's Balochistan province to protest against attacks on Shia Muslims. | At least 29 people died when a blast hit a convoy of buses, causing one to catch fire in the Mastung district of Balochistan province. The pilgrims were returning from a trip to sacred sites in neighbouring Iran. Recent years have witnessed a series of bloody attacks by Sunni militants on Pakistan's Shia community. Sun... | Summarize the following text.
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At least 29 people died when a blast hit a convoy of buses, causing one to catch fire in the Mastung district of Balochistan province. The pilgrims were returning from a trip to sacred sites in neighbouring Iran. Recent years have witnessed a series of bl... | true |
uk-england-surrey-19027132 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-surrey-19027132 | London 2012: Police ask crowds to keep clear of cyclists | British cyclists have been urged to stay clear of the route of the Tour de France. | Thousands of people have lined the route through Surrey for the event. On Twitter Surrey Police said: "PLEASE keep clear of the cyclists (especially with children). You don't want to be responsible for @MarkCavendish falling off!" He is bidding to claim Team GB's first gold in the race. Tour de France winner Bradley Wi... | Summarize the following text.
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Thousands of people have lined the route through Surrey for the event. On Twitter Surrey Police said: "PLEASE keep clear of the cyclists (especially with children). You don't want to be responsible for @MarkCavendish falling off!" He is bidding to claim T... | true |
uk-scotland-49769242 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-49769242 | Are Scots becoming more or less healthy? | Scotland's health service has recorded a rise in the number of adults reporting symptoms of mental health problems. | Mental health is the first item on the survey this year, marking its rise up the health policy agenda. The survey uses the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scale (WEMWBS) and the General Health Questionnaire 12 (GHQ 12) to monitor "mental wellbeing". In 2018, the mean score for adults on the WEMWBS was 49.4, which wa... | Summarize the following text.
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Mental health is the first item on the survey this year, marking its rise up the health policy agenda. The survey uses the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scale (WEMWBS) and the General Health Questionnaire 12 (GHQ 12) to monitor "mental wellbeing". In... | true |
world-asia-56332730 | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-56332730 | Bangladesh's first transgender news reader makes debut | A transgender journalist has become the first transgender presenter in Bangladesh. | Tashnuva Anan Shishir, 29, delivered a three-minute news bulletin on a private TV station on Monday, International Women's Day. She has spent her life determined to study and advance her career so she could speak her mind, she says. "Today I got that platform," she told BBC Bengali's Nagib Bahar. Around 1.5 million peo... | Summarize the following text.
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Tashnuva Anan Shishir, 29, delivered a three-minute news bulletin on a private TV station on Monday, International Women's Day. She has spent her life determined to study and advance her career so she could speak her mind, she says. "Today I got that plat... | true |
world-us-canada-52363852 | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-52363852 | Coronavirus: Immigration to US to be suspended amid pandemic, Trump says | US President Donald Trump has announced a ban on immigration from seven Muslim-majority countries. | On Twitter, he cited "the attack from the invisible enemy", as he calls the virus, and the need to protect the jobs of Americans, but did not give details. It was not clear what programmes might be affected and whether the president would be able to carry out the order. Critics say the government is using the pandemic ... | Summarize the following text.
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On Twitter, he cited "the attack from the invisible enemy", as he calls the virus, and the need to protect the jobs of Americans, but did not give details. It was not clear what programmes might be affected and whether the president would be able to carry... | true |
in-pictures-49971527 | https://www.bbc.com/news/in-pictures-49971527 | Somewhere Along the Line: An American road trip | A painting by Joshua Dudley Greer has been shown at the Pictura Gallery in Bloomington, Indiana. | Rather than driving through quickly, Greer made the decision to slowly and deliberately dwell in these roadside spaces, looking for unforeseen moments of humour, pathos and humanity. The resulting project, entitled Somewhere Along the Line, shows an unexpected side to an infrastructure that forms an integral role in Am... | Summarize the following text.
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Rather than driving through quickly, Greer made the decision to slowly and deliberately dwell in these roadside spaces, looking for unforeseen moments of humour, pathos and humanity. The resulting project, entitled Somewhere Along the Line, shows an unexp... | true |
business-29549547 | https://www.bbc.com/news/business-29549547 | German exports in sharp August fall as economy falters | German exports fell by 5.8% in August, the Federal Statistical Office has said. | Exports fell 5.8% compared with July, German's Federal Statistical Office reported, while imports fell 1.3%. Its trade surplus shrank to €17.5bn (£13.8bn) as as result. This latest news follows weak industrial output figures published earlier this week. The fact that German summer holidays occurred in August instead of... | Summarize the following text.
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Exports fell 5.8% compared with July, German's Federal Statistical Office reported, while imports fell 1.3%. Its trade surplus shrank to €17.5bn (£13.8bn) as as result. This latest news follows weak industrial output figures published earlier this week. T... | true |
world-europe-54314341 | https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-54314341 | Armenia and Azerbaijan fight over disputed Nagorno-Karabakh | Azerbaijan has declared martial law in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh. | At least 23 people were reported to have been killed on Sunday as the two ex-Soviet republics battled over the Nagorno-Karabakh region. The region is internationally recognised as part of Azerbaijan but controlled by ethnic Armenians. When it broke away in the early 1990s, tens of thousands died in fighting. Azerbaijan... | Summarize the following text.
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At least 23 people were reported to have been killed on Sunday as the two ex-Soviet republics battled over the Nagorno-Karabakh region. The region is internationally recognised as part of Azerbaijan but controlled by ethnic Armenians. When it broke away i... | true |
10619043 | https://www.bbc.com/news/10619043 | School buildings in Wales in "poor state", report finds | The Welsh assembly government has set a target for all schools to be "fit for purpose" by 2010. | The Auditor General for Wales said there was a long way to go before all of them were "fit for purpose". However, Gillian Body said many pupils and teachers had benefited from a "much improved working environment". The assembly government said it was "implementing the recommendations" and schools should have modern fac... | Summarize the following text.
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The Auditor General for Wales said there was a long way to go before all of them were "fit for purpose". However, Gillian Body said many pupils and teachers had benefited from a "much improved working environment". The assembly government said it was "imp... | true |
world-europe-47141900 | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-47141900 | Dutch mystery of '20,000 seabird deaths' on coast | The number of dead guillemots in the Dutch seas has risen to more than 20,000, according to experts. | The birds were all emaciated and there are fears they may have been victims of a spill from the MSC Zoe container ship, from which some 345 containers fell in the sea during a storm. "There's no smoking gun, but we're looking into it," says Mardik Leopold, who is investigating the deaths. Chemicals may be to blame as m... | Summarize the following text.
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The birds were all emaciated and there are fears they may have been victims of a spill from the MSC Zoe container ship, from which some 345 containers fell in the sea during a storm. "There's no smoking gun, but we're looking into it," says Mardik Leopold... | true |
uk-politics-34409264 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-34409264 | EU referendum: 'No' campaign group attacks rival | Nigel Farage has said he will not be a member of the Conservative Party's official pro- and anti-EU campaign. | UKIP-backed Leave.EU spoke out after Lord Lawson was confirmed as president of the Conservatives for Britain group. The ex-chancellor said he acted early to prevent "less moderate, xenophobic voices" dominating the debate. He said he would not share a platform with Leave.EU but said all were welcome to "rally" to his g... | Summarize the following text.
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UKIP-backed Leave.EU spoke out after Lord Lawson was confirmed as president of the Conservatives for Britain group. The ex-chancellor said he acted early to prevent "less moderate, xenophobic voices" dominating the debate. He said he would not share a pla... | true |
world-28548469 | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-28548469 | Conflicted UN struggles in global peace efforts | The UN's role in the Middle East has always been fraught. | By Nick BryantBBC News, New York These are questions that UN officials find themselves fielding not just with mounting frequency but rising passion and frustration. For it is hard to recall a time when the world confronted so many seemingly intractable crises, and when the body designed to resolve and mediate them look... | Summarize the following text.
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By Nick BryantBBC News, New York These are questions that UN officials find themselves fielding not just with mounting frequency but rising passion and frustration. For it is hard to recall a time when the world confronted so many seemingly intractable cr... | true |
uk-48433012 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-48433012 | Zamira Hajiyeva: How the wife of a jailed banker spent £16m in Harrods | A woman who has spent more than £1.5m in Harrods has been ordered to reveal how she became so inexplicably wealthy despite having no income other than interest on her bank accounts. | Dominic CascianiHome affairs correspondent@BBCDomCon Twitter Documents disclosed to the BBC have revealed how a woman married to a jailed banker managed to spend £16m in Harrods without raising suspicions. Zamira Hajiyeva, currently fighting the UK's first Unexplained Wealth Order (UWO), used 54 credit cards - many of ... | Summarize the following text.
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Dominic CascianiHome affairs correspondent@BBCDomCon Twitter Documents disclosed to the BBC have revealed how a woman married to a jailed banker managed to spend £16m in Harrods without raising suspicions. Zamira Hajiyeva, currently fighting the UK's firs... | true |
uk-england-manchester-54339244 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-manchester-54339244 | Liam Fenn: Muslim convert who downloaded suicide vest videos jailed | A man who downloaded extremist material on the internet has been jailed for 12 months. | Liam Fenn, 21, repeatedly accessed an "enormous volume" of extremist material online, Manchester Crown Court heard. He admitted eight counts of possessing a document likely to be useful to a terrorist and one count of recklessly encouraging terrorism. Judge Patrick Field QC said Fenn had shown "poor judgement" because ... | Summarize the following text.
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Liam Fenn, 21, repeatedly accessed an "enormous volume" of extremist material online, Manchester Crown Court heard. He admitted eight counts of possessing a document likely to be useful to a terrorist and one count of recklessly encouraging terrorism. Jud... | true |
uk-wales-politics-53847661 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-politics-53847661 | Design work on Cardiff Central station upgrade under way | The UK government has announced £3.9m for the upgrade of the Cardiff Central station. | UK Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has released £5.8m to Transport for Wales to improve access and capacity at Cardiff Central. There is also money for signalling on the Cambrian line, and for exploring ways to speed up trains between Llandudno Junction and Chester. The Welsh Government called for more funding to addr... | Summarize the following text.
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UK Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has released £5.8m to Transport for Wales to improve access and capacity at Cardiff Central. There is also money for signalling on the Cambrian line, and for exploring ways to speed up trains between Llandudno Junction ... | true |
uk-13535642 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-13535642 | A new bond between David Cameron and Barack Obama? | The prime minister and the president of the United States have a new bond. | Nick RobinsonPolitical editor After all, what could possibly connect a privileged Tory who went to public school with a Democrat who rose to power from the mean streets of Chicago? Yet some will now claim that there is a new bond between the two men. They will point to the image of the prime minister and the president ... | Summarize the following text.
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Nick RobinsonPolitical editor After all, what could possibly connect a privileged Tory who went to public school with a Democrat who rose to power from the mean streets of Chicago? Yet some will now claim that there is a new bond between the two men. They... | true |
uk-england-birmingham-54843516 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-birmingham-54843516 | Handsworth Cemetery flood repairs anger relatives | A group of families have petitioned Birmingham City Council to improve maintenance at the site where their mother was buried. | Last month, families used their bare hands and tools to clear mud, unblock drains and build trenches at Handsworth Cemetery after graves sunk in the wet. Mohammed Ishtiaq, whose mother is buried there, said he could only see new turf and a floor mound. Birmingham City Council has apologised to the families for the upse... | Summarize the following text.
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Last month, families used their bare hands and tools to clear mud, unblock drains and build trenches at Handsworth Cemetery after graves sunk in the wet. Mohammed Ishtiaq, whose mother is buried there, said he could only see new turf and a floor mound. Bi... | true |
world-middle-east-50545733 | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-50545733 | Israel's deportation of Human Rights Watch activist condemned | The Israeli government has revoked the work permit of HRW's Israel and Palestine director, Omar Shakir. | The interior ministry revoked the work permit of US citizen Omar Shakir last year under a law that bars foreigners who have supported boycotts of Israel. HRW appealed, but the Supreme Court upheld the decision earlier this month. Mr Shakir will continue as the group's Israel and Palestine director but he will be based ... | Summarize the following text.
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The interior ministry revoked the work permit of US citizen Omar Shakir last year under a law that bars foreigners who have supported boycotts of Israel. HRW appealed, but the Supreme Court upheld the decision earlier this month. Mr Shakir will continue a... | true |
uk-politics-51530752 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-51530752 | BBC licence fee: Tory MPs warn No 10 against fight | The BBC is facing a backlash over its plans to sell off some of its services. | The Sunday Times suggested No 10 believed the current licence fee should be replaced by a subscription service and certain channels sold. Former Tory cabinet minister Damian Green said it would be "foolish" to put public service broadcasting at risk. He added that the plans were not part of his party's election manifes... | Summarize the following text.
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The Sunday Times suggested No 10 believed the current licence fee should be replaced by a subscription service and certain channels sold. Former Tory cabinet minister Damian Green said it would be "foolish" to put public service broadcasting at risk. He a... | true |
world-asia-india-55405135 | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-55405135 | Sister Abhaya: Indian priest and nun jailed for murder of convent sister | A priest accused of murdering a young Indian nun has been sentenced to life in prison. | Father Thomas Kottoor and Sister Sephy were convicted on Tuesday of murdering 21-year-old Sister Abhaya in 1992, and destroying evidence of the killing. The pair killed her after she came across them engaged in illicit sexual activity. Local police originally thought the young nun had taken her own life. But further in... | Summarize the following text.
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Father Thomas Kottoor and Sister Sephy were convicted on Tuesday of murdering 21-year-old Sister Abhaya in 1992, and destroying evidence of the killing. The pair killed her after she came across them engaged in illicit sexual activity. Local police origin... | true |
uk-england-leeds-40391819 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-leeds-40391819 | Jo Cox MP honoured with Commons plaque | A plaque has been unveiled in the House of Commons to mark the death of a former Labour MP. | The memorial plaque featuring a coat of arms designed by Cuillin, six, and Lejla, four, was installed in the Commons chamber. It was part of a "family day" as MPs and staff were encouraged to bring their children into the chamber. Mrs Cox, 41, was shot and stabbed in Birstall, West Yorkshire, part of her Batley and Spe... | Summarize the following text.
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The memorial plaque featuring a coat of arms designed by Cuillin, six, and Lejla, four, was installed in the Commons chamber. It was part of a "family day" as MPs and staff were encouraged to bring their children into the chamber. Mrs Cox, 41, was shot an... | true |
uk-scotland-19730387 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-19730387 | G4S 'warned' over killer security guard Danny Fitzsimons | The parents of a British soldier killed in Iraq have called for the company to face criminal charges over the killing of their son. | Private security guard Paul McGuigan, from the Scottish Borders, was shot dead by Danny Fitzsimons in 2009 in Baghdad while on a protection contract. Another man, Australian Darren Hoare, was also killed. All were working for UK contractor G4S, which was operating under the name ArmorGroup in the region. Violent crimin... | Summarize the following text.
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Private security guard Paul McGuigan, from the Scottish Borders, was shot dead by Danny Fitzsimons in 2009 in Baghdad while on a protection contract. Another man, Australian Darren Hoare, was also killed. All were working for UK contractor G4S, which was ... | true |
uk-politics-41985715 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-41985715 | Why officials in Labour government pushed 'dash for diesel' | The government has released records showing that ministers and civil servants in the Labour government were concerned about the impact of diesel pollution on air quality. | Martin RosenbaumFreedom of information specialist@rosenbaum6on Twitter The shift to promoting diesel vehicles under the last Labour government can be seen as a textbook example of the law of unintended consequences. In 2001, the then Chancellor Gordon Brown introduced a new system of car tax aimed at protecting the env... | Summarize the following text.
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Martin RosenbaumFreedom of information specialist@rosenbaum6on Twitter The shift to promoting diesel vehicles under the last Labour government can be seen as a textbook example of the law of unintended consequences. In 2001, the then Chancellor Gordon Bro... | true |
uk-england-devon-30517290 | https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-30517290 | Thomas Orchard custody death: Three police charged | Three police officers have been charged with manslaughter in the death of a man who died in police custody. | Thomas Orchard, 32, collapsed in a cell at Heavitree Road Police Station, Exeter, after his arrest in 2012 and died in hospital. Sgt Jan Kingshott and civilian detention officers Simon Tansley and Michael Marsden are also charged with misconduct in public office. All three serve with Devon and Cornwall Police. The Inde... | Summarize the following text.
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Thomas Orchard, 32, collapsed in a cell at Heavitree Road Police Station, Exeter, after his arrest in 2012 and died in hospital. Sgt Jan Kingshott and civilian detention officers Simon Tansley and Michael Marsden are also charged with misconduct in public... | true |
uk-scotland-20754751 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-20754751 | 11 things we learned from the Scottish 2011 census | Scotland's population has grown by more than a million people in the past 10 years. | Scotland's population is the highest ever The population of Scotland on Census Day 2011 was estimated to be 5,295,000. This is a rise of 233,000 on the previous census in 2001 and represents the fastest growth rate between two censuses in the last century. Scotland's population in 2011 was just over half a million (11%... | Summarize the following text.
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Scotland's population is the highest ever The population of Scotland on Census Day 2011 was estimated to be 5,295,000. This is a rise of 233,000 on the previous census in 2001 and represents the fastest growth rate between two censuses in the last century... | true |
uk-wales-politics-17818180 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-politics-17818180 | Leanne Wood: Plaid Cymru and Labour could form united alternative to Tories | Plaid Cymru leader Leanne Wood has said she will not attend a service with the Queen in Cardiff on Thursday. | She spoke as her party approaches its first test under her leadership in next week's local council elections. Labour said Plaid supporters should send a message to the UK government in Westminster by voting Labour on 3 May. In the BBC Wales interviews Ms Wood repeated opposition to working with the Tories. She also exp... | Summarize the following text.
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She spoke as her party approaches its first test under her leadership in next week's local council elections. Labour said Plaid supporters should send a message to the UK government in Westminster by voting Labour on 3 May. In the BBC Wales interviews Ms ... | true |
uk-scotland-south-scotland-35297396 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-35297396 | Hawick couple unveiled as £33m National Lottery winners | A couple who won £33m in the National Lottery have said they are "devastated" by their win. | David and Carol Martin, both aged 54, appeared at a news conference at the Dalmahoy Hotel, south of Edinburgh. Mrs Martin said she was stunned when her husband said they had won. "I thought he was just joking," she said. "I couldn't believe it." Mr Martin said it felt "great" to have landed the huge win. They were one ... | Summarize the following text.
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David and Carol Martin, both aged 54, appeared at a news conference at the Dalmahoy Hotel, south of Edinburgh. Mrs Martin said she was stunned when her husband said they had won. "I thought he was just joking," she said. "I couldn't believe it." Mr Martin... | true |
uk-england-cornwall-35728185 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-cornwall-35728185 | Cornwall WW2 veterans awarded Legion d'Honneur | A veteran of the D-Day invasion has been awarded the Legion d'Honneur. | The Legion d'Honneur was given to the veterans in Cornwall, who invaded German-occupied France in June 1944. The honour is in recognition of their roles in France and Europe's liberation from the Nazis. William Stoneman, 88, who flew with the RAF as a rear gunner in a Halifax bomber, said he was "astounded and thrilled... | Summarize the following text.
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The Legion d'Honneur was given to the veterans in Cornwall, who invaded German-occupied France in June 1944. The honour is in recognition of their roles in France and Europe's liberation from the Nazis. William Stoneman, 88, who flew with the RAF as a rea... | true |
world-middle-east-53733841 | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-53733841 | Egypt TikTok and Instagram stars pay heavy price for 'indecency' | A young woman has been sentenced to two years in prison for posting videos of herself lip-syncing to popular songs. | By Sally NabilBBC Arabic, Cairo Mawada, a 22-year-old university student, was last month sentenced to two years in prison after being convicted of violating Egyptian family values. She was arrested in May after publishing videos on TikTok and Instagram where she lip-synced to famous songs and danced in fashionable clot... | Summarize the following text.
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By Sally NabilBBC Arabic, Cairo Mawada, a 22-year-old university student, was last month sentenced to two years in prison after being convicted of violating Egyptian family values. She was arrested in May after publishing videos on TikTok and Instagram wh... | true |
uk-england-norfolk-47434229 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-norfolk-47434229 | Rackheath residents told to shut doors and windows due to fire | A fire has broken out at a industrial estate in Norfolk. | Six fire engines were called to Earl Road at the Rackheath Industrial Estate, near Norwich, just after 09:00 GMT on Sunday. Norfolk Fire Service said it was also using its drone to monitor the situation. Large plumes of smoke could be seen rising from the site of the blaze. | Summarize the following text.
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Six fire engines were called to Earl Road at the Rackheath Industrial Estate, near Norwich, just after 09:00 GMT on Sunday. Norfolk Fire Service said it was also using its drone to monitor the situation. Large plumes of smoke could be seen rising from the... | true |
uk-49094575 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-49094575 | UK heatwave: Extraordinary temperatures 'could break records' | Temperatures in parts of the UK could reach 40C (102F) on Thursday, according to the Met Office. | Temperatures could rise to a record-breaking 39C (102.2F) in the London area, and other parts of the UK could exceed 30C, according to BBC Weather. The heatwave follows 30C temperatures in the South East on Wednesday, with the highest in Writtle, Essex, at 33.5C. The current all-time UK high of 38.5C was recorded in Au... | Summarize the following text.
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Temperatures could rise to a record-breaking 39C (102.2F) in the London area, and other parts of the UK could exceed 30C, according to BBC Weather. The heatwave follows 30C temperatures in the South East on Wednesday, with the highest in Writtle, Essex, a... | true |
uk-northern-ireland-47734163 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-47734163 | Two NI sites on Heathrow construction list | Two of the UK's biggest logistics hubs have been shortlisted for a hub at Heathrow. | Four UK sites will become offsite construction centres to help deliver a third runway to the London airport. The former Michelin site in Ballymena and former Shackleton Army barracks in Ballykelly have made the shortlist of 18. The sites will assemble components for the Heathrow project which will then be transported t... | Summarize the following text.
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Four UK sites will become offsite construction centres to help deliver a third runway to the London airport. The former Michelin site in Ballymena and former Shackleton Army barracks in Ballykelly have made the shortlist of 18. The sites will assemble com... | true |
uk-northern-ireland-38331113 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-38331113 | You're Fired! The Apprentice's Grainne McCoy | A young woman from Northern Ireland has made it to the final five of the Apprentice. | By Peter CoulterBBC Good Morning Ulster Grainne McCoy battled for weeks to stay in the competition and made the final five. On Wednesday evening we watched as the businesswoman, from Dromintee near Newry, took on Lord Sugar's aides as she was grilled on her business plan. It didn't work out for the make-up artist and s... | Summarize the following text.
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By Peter CoulterBBC Good Morning Ulster Grainne McCoy battled for weeks to stay in the competition and made the final five. On Wednesday evening we watched as the businesswoman, from Dromintee near Newry, took on Lord Sugar's aides as she was grilled on h... | true |
sinhala.070613_tiran_bail | https://www.bbc.com/sinhala/news/story/2007/06/070613_tiran_bail | Minister calls Prabhakaran 'as witness' | The Sri Lankan government has said it will investigate allegations that former prime minister Mahinda Rajapaksa provided funds to the LTTE. | Chief government whip Jeyaraj Fernandopulle said in Colombo on Wednesday that the government will initiate investigations "if the LTTE claims that Mahinda Rajapaksa provided 15 billion Rupees as alleged by Sripathi Sooriyaarachchi and Tiran Alles". Presidential 2005 Former Foreign Minister, Mangala Samaraweera, and MP ... | Summarize the following text.
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Chief government whip Jeyaraj Fernandopulle said in Colombo on Wednesday that the government will initiate investigations "if the LTTE claims that Mahinda Rajapaksa provided 15 billion Rupees as alleged by Sripathi Sooriyaarachchi and Tiran Alles". Presid... | true |
uk-england-stoke-staffordshire-55201195 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-stoke-staffordshire-55201195 | Work starts on site of Stoke-on-Trent’s first town hall | Plans for a new car park in West Midlands city centre have been approved. | The plans for Hill Street were approved during lockdown and it is hoped the car park will open in early 2021. Ward councillor Andy Platt asked for two spaces to be used for a memorial of the town hall building, erected near the turn of the 19th Century. The council said all 74 spaces were needed but there would be a "m... | Summarize the following text.
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The plans for Hill Street were approved during lockdown and it is hoped the car park will open in early 2021. Ward councillor Andy Platt asked for two spaces to be used for a memorial of the town hall building, erected near the turn of the 19th Century. T... | true |
uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-57025206 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-57025206 | Elections 2021: Conservative Festus Akinbosoye is new Bedfordshire PCC | Bedfordshire's new Police and Crime Commissioner has won the first round of voting. | Mr Akinbusoye defeated Labour's David Michael after a second round of votes were counted at Luton's Inspire Centre. Following the second count, Mr Akinbusoye won 59,793 votes, compared to Mr Michael's 50,815. The result constitutes a Conservative hold, although Kathryn Holloway, the PCC since 2016, did not seek re-elec... | Summarize the following text.
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Mr Akinbusoye defeated Labour's David Michael after a second round of votes were counted at Luton's Inspire Centre. Following the second count, Mr Akinbusoye won 59,793 votes, compared to Mr Michael's 50,815. The result constitutes a Conservative hold, al... | true |
uk-england-stoke-staffordshire-36344256 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-stoke-staffordshire-36344256 | Rugeley Power Station to close in June | A power station in Staffordshire is to close for good. | The decision comes three months after Engie said "deterioration in market conditions" for coal-fired power stations in the UK was likely to shut the Staffordshire base for good. Of 150 staff at the site, 30 will be kept on to help decommission the plant over the next nine months. Engie says it is trying to find staff j... | Summarize the following text.
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The decision comes three months after Engie said "deterioration in market conditions" for coal-fired power stations in the UK was likely to shut the Staffordshire base for good. Of 150 staff at the site, 30 will be kept on to help decommission the plant o... | true |
uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-17179982 | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-17179982 | Edinburgh tram passenger forecast cut in half | The number of people using the tram network in Edinburgh has fallen by more than half in the last decade. | Edinburgh City Council predicted in 2010 that 10 million people would use the trams each year. However, a new forecast, disclosed under a Freedom of Information request, has an updated figure of 5.4 million. A £776m tram line between Edinburgh Airport and St Andrew Square is due to be completed by summer 2014. The Edin... | Summarize the following text.
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Edinburgh City Council predicted in 2010 that 10 million people would use the trams each year. However, a new forecast, disclosed under a Freedom of Information request, has an updated figure of 5.4 million. A £776m tram line between Edinburgh Airport and... | true |
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