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Wednesday, 31 May 2023

Watch: Ducklings lowered from flats' rooftop in bucket

Steve Stuttard says it is the fourth year the mother duck has nested on his apartment block.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-65757378?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Two believed trapped after Davenport, Iowa building collapse

Five people remain unaccounted for after the incident, with no deaths so far reported, officials say.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-65753750?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Marijuana parcels seized from plane owned by evangelical church

The aircraft is reported to have links to a Brazilian branch of an evangelical church.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-65759925?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Rishi Sunak to visit US for talks with Joe Biden

The leaders are expected to discuss trade, although a full-blown free trade agreement is not on the agenda.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-65758589?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes begins 11-year prison sentence

The Theranos founder, 39, was convicted last year of defrauding investors and wire fraud.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-65756588?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Nato to send 700 more troops to Kosovo after clashes

The reinforcements come after 30 Nato peacekeepers and 52 protesters were hurt in clashes.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-65759214?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Tuesday, 30 May 2023

The 'exploding' demand for giant heat pumps

Whole towns in Europe are being heated by huge, energy efficient heat pumps.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65321487?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Newspaper headlines: Labour housing plan and banks 'ripping off' savers

Labour plans to let councils buy land cheaply and a call for action on interest rates lead the papers.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-the-papers-65750501?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

German police arrest stripper over toy gun

Frankfurt police say they took action after receiving reports about a man with an assault rifle.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-65750154?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Watch: Cheese rollers run down near-vertical hill

See dozens run down Coopers Hill in pursuit of a wheel of Double Gloucester cheese.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-65748725?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Kosovo: Fresh clashes as Nato troops called in to northern towns

Serb protesters are angry at ethnic Albanian mayors being installed in Serb-majority areas.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-65748024?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Luton Town: Thousands line streets for Premier League promotion party

Luton will play top flight football for the first time in more than 30 years next season.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-65750061?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Monday, 29 May 2023

Who is Linda Yaccarino, Twitter's 'superwoman'?

Can new chief executive Linda Yaccarino fix Twitter?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65640622?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Everton escape relegation: 'Reboot needed or it will be temporary reprieve'

Everton need a serious reboot and fresh ideas in their hierarchy otherwise this latest relegation escape will merely be a temporary reprieve, writes Phil McNulty.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65742415?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Luton carnival: Thousands line streets to 'showcase' culture

About 500 people dress up and take part in the colourful parade through the town centre.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-65739046?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Premier League: The season which had a bit of everything - including 39 managers

BBC Sport looks back at a strange Premier League season which had a bit of everything.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65424845?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Ukraine war: Zelenksy praises air force after Russia's largest drone attack yet

The Ukrainian president thanks his air force, after most of the Russian drones were shot down.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-65740839?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Sunday, 28 May 2023

South Africa period poverty: 'I don't want anyone else to use rags for sanitary pads'

South African Tamara Magwashu grew up unable to afford pads or tampons - now she is changing that for others.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-65624739?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Knebworth House: The stately home making the most of its film credentials

Monarchs, super heroes, and iconic puppets are just some of the characters to have walked its halls.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-65621312?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Luton Town fans celebrate 'absolute scenes' Premier League promotion

Luton Town fans are celebrating victory over Coventry City that secured Premier League promotion.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-65736244?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Seven charged with attempted murder of detective

The detective was shot while putting footballs into his car at a sports complex in Omagh in February.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-65735929?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Ely: Aunt of bike crash victim says police are to blame

Harvey Evans and friend Kyrees Sullivan died after the e-bike they were on crashed in Ely, Cardiff.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-65734720?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Phillip Schofield: Holly Willoughby says she is hurt over affair lies

She says he lied to her when she "directly" asked him about rumours of a relationship.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65735702?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Saturday, 27 May 2023

Post Office used racist terms for sub-postmasters in official guidance

A document shows racist language was used to describe sub-postmasters being wrongly investigated.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-65730464?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

University strikes: what impact will marking boycott have?

Some final year students may not graduate this summer, with UCU members refusing to mark exams.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-59415694?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Oxford split over Kathleen Stock's invite to Union debate

Some say objections to Kathleen Stock's upcoming visit go against free speech, but others disagree.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-65722845?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Bike in Ely crash was birthday present for boy, 15

Harvey Evans and best friend Kyrees Sullivan died in a crash while riding an electric bike.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-65714633?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Fury v Joshua: Tyson Fury claims to have 'sent contract' to Anthony Joshua over September fight

WBC world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury claims he wants to fight fellow Briton Anthony Joshua at Wembley in September and has sent him a contract.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/65726938?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

PC who investigated Wayne Couzens receives hate messages

Ex-officer who was barred for misconduct says she been made a "scapegoat" for Sarah Everard's murder.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-65722487?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Neuralink: Why is Elon Musk’s brain chip firm in the news?

Elon Musk’s brain chip firm Neuralink has received the US regulatory green light for its first human clinical trial, after earlier controversies.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65729383?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Friday, 26 May 2023

Aderrien Murry: Mississippi boy, 11, shot by officer after calling police

Aderrien Murry has been released from hospital and is recovering from his injuries.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-65692016?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Manchester United 4-1 Chelsea: Hosts secure Champions League place with thumping win

Manchester United secure Champions League football for next season with a 4-1 win over Chelsea at Old Trafford.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65283802?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Virgin Galactic rocket plane blasts skyward

Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic spaceliner is back in action after a gap of almost two years.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-65716891?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Gen Charles "CQ" Brown Jr: History-making fighter pilot picked as new Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman

Gen Brown would become the first black joint chiefs chairman in three decades, after Colin Powell.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-65692015?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

British Airways cancels 40 flights due to another IT issue

The carrier says it is trying to resolve "technical issues” that have affected flights at Heathrow.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65713903?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Thursday, 25 May 2023

Newspaper headlines: Tina Turner 'simply the best' and 'more rate rises ahead'

The death of Tina Turner and reactions to data showing persistent UK inflation lead the papers.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-the-papers-65704033?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Chris Mason: The battle for truth over Covid is only just starting

A row erupts between the Covid inquiry and the government over how much material should be disclosed

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-65704183?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Brighton 1-1 Manchester City: Julio Enciso scores stunning equaliser to seal Europa League place

Brighton's Julio Enciso scores a fantastic equaliser as his side play out an entertaining draw against champions Manchester City.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65290302?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

TikToker Mizzy fined for entering home for prank video

Bacari-Bronze O'Garro, 18, also known as Mizzy, admitted breaching a community protection order.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-65700125?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Rachel Reeves unveils Labour's Joe Biden-inspired economic strategy

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves declares "globalisation as we know it is dead", in a speech in Washington DC.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-65695598?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Couzens could have been arrested in 2015 - watchdog

Police had his name and details of a car he allegedly used to expose himself, the watchdog says.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-65699779?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Wednesday, 24 May 2023

Woman hit by royal police escort motorbike dies

Helen Holland, 81, was hit by a police motorbike in Earl's Court, west London, on 10 May.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-65691643?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Risk and reward as Ron DeSantis links arms with Elon Musk

Ron DeSantis may have spotted an opportunity to bypass traditional campaign launches with Twitter.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-65691884?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Ron DeSantis to launch 2024 presidential bid on Twitter - reports

The 44-year-old Florida governor is expected to be Donald Trump's main Republican 2024 challenger.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-65689744?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Boris Johnson referred to police over potential Covid rule breaches

The Cabinet Office has made the referral following a review of the former PM's official diaries.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-65690243?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Cowboy wrangles runaway cow on Michigan interstate

State police were forced to seek out a cattleman's help to catch the bovine, which is now safe and has not been charged.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-65642955?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Tensions over foreign student visa restrictions

Rishi Sunak's effort to curb legal migration may not be enough for restless Tory MPs, writes Iain Watson.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-65688947?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Tuesday, 23 May 2023

Clare Nowland: Officer who tasered 95-year old woman suspended

Clare Nowland - who has dementia - was critically injured after she was Tasered at an Australian care home.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-65642976?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

India wrestlers risk Olympic dream for '#MeToo' protest

              "From BBC Where I Live"

India's best wrestlers worry they won't be in peak shape to qualify for the Olympics as they hold a protest.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-65630952?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Riot police called out after 'disorder' at Cardiff crash


                  "From BBC Where I Live"

Police ask people to stay away from the scene, with some breaking up slabs to throw at officers.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-65677472?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Ray Stevenson: Thor and Dexter actor dies aged 58



                 "From BBC Where I Live"

The actor from Northern Ireland was reportedly taken to hospital while filming on Italian island Ischia.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-65677440?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Monday, 22 May 2023

David Popa: Artist unveils dinosaur gallery for new David Attenborough series



"From BBC Where I Live"

David Popa has used nature to create a new dinosaur gallery for Sir David Attenborough's new series.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65648978?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

The best of British press photography



"From BBC Where I Live"

Members of the British Press Photographers' Association show off their best shots.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-65645239?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Explaining the 'how' - the launch of BBC Verify


"From BBC Where I Live"


BBC News CEO Deborah Turness introduces Verify, where BBC journalists share their evidence gathering.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-65650822?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Titanic: Amateur radio heard SOS in Welsh town 2,000 miles away



"From BBC Where I Live"

Artie Moore's homemade station picked up the ship's distress signals - but nobody believed him.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-65398807?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Spanish football has racism problem, Madrid boss says



"From BBC Where I Live"

Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior said "La Liga belongs to racists" and "Spain is known as a country of racists" after being subjected to racist chants at Valencia.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65666613?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

France attack: Kalashnikov assault on car kills three in Marseille



"From BBC Where I Live"

The killings near a nightclub come amid a spike in drug violence in France's second-largest city.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-65664329?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Sunday, 21 May 2023

Suella Braverman speeding course claims prompt inquiry calls


"From BBC Where I Live"

The home secretary tried to arrange a private speed awareness course while she was attorney general.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-65659053?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

British novelist Martin Amis dies aged 73 - reports


"From BBC Where I Live"

Influential British novelist Martin Amis, author of era-defining Money and London Fields, dies in Florida aged 73, New York Times reports

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65660768?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Manchester City win Premier League for third successive season after Arsenal lose


"From BBC Where I Live"

Manchester City are crowned Premier League champions for a third successive season after title rivals Arsenal lose to Nottingham Forest.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65613744?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Saturday, 20 May 2023

NI council elections 2023: Sinn Féin largest party in NI local government



"From BBC Where I Live"

Michelle O'Neill says her party's gains in council elections represent historic change.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-65655547?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Clare Nowland: Police 'don't intend' to release video of 95-year-old's Tasering



"From BBC Where I Live"


Care home resident Clare Nowland remains in critical condition three days after the incident.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-65657999?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Greece recovers hundreds of stolen artefacts


"From BBC Where I Live"

Among the 351 objects being repatriated is a 2nd-Century statue of Alexander the Great.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-65657620?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Zelensky dominates summit as G7 leaders call out China


"From BBC Where I Live"

Ukraine's president made a dramatic appearance in Japan, as China warned against "economic coercion".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-65657996?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Phillip Schofield leaves ITV’s This Morning

"From BBC Where I Live"

Phillip Schofield says he has agreed to step down from ITV’s This Morning “with immediate effect”.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65658609?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Kuenssberg: Why 'boomer' Schwarzenegger won't wait to tackle climate change

"From BBC Where I Live"

The actor and ex-governor tells Laura Kuenssberg politicians must move faster to preserve the planet.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-65657186?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Tottenham 1-3 Brentford: Bryan Mbeumo double gives Brentford win at Spurs

"From BBC Where I Live"

A superb double from Bryan Mbeumo helps Brentford come from behind to win and spoil Tottenham's final home game of a miserable season.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65579921?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Local elections 2023: Thousands didn't vote due to ID rule, data shows


"From BBC Where I Live"

Council data gives an initial snapshot into the impact of the new rule on England's local elections.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-65602231?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

'More important things than tennis' - Murray on Nottingham attacks

Andy Murray says there are "more important things than tennis" after three people were killed and another three injured in a serie...