Flooding disruption eases across north of England
Firefighters work to protect homes and businesses in a Cheshire town swamped by heavy rain. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YiC8hX
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Hong Kong protesters on storming of the Legislative Council
Three protesters talk about what they see as a turning point in the current political movement. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/314ieEz
Bumi Thomas: British-born jazz artist faces deportation from the UK
Bumi Thomas, a jazz artist who thought she was a British citizen, is now facing deportation from the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Zmi3nn
Highlights From Night 2 of the July Democratic Debates
By SARAH KERR and AINARA TIEFENTHÄLER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2yqwv1V
Rescuing animals from the streets of Kiev
Photographer Thomas Machowicz pictures the work of the Kiev Animal Rescue Group. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KfeNE5
Eco tents at festivals: Would you sleep in a cardboard box?
Plastic tents are often left behind, and each one is the equivalent of around 250 plastic cups. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZydZR2
Bluey: The Australian cartoon that's going global
A cartoon about a family of dogs and the games they play is Australia's most streamed TV show. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2SSvF7C
Taking Nasa's space buggies for a spin
BBC Click's Spencer Kelly takes a ride in some in some of Nasa's latest vehicles. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2STBh1q
Is the full stop rude when used on WhatsApp?
In the world of instant messaging, a simple punctuation mark can take on new meanings. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZnRE8Z
Brexit: Did Dominic Raab warn of no-deal during referendum campaign?
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said he talked about it "almost every time" he was interviewed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LSAYDm
Why politicians are getting SCHOOLED and DESTROYED
Confrontational online language from US politics is invading the UK and Europe. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2SVo6gj
CBD oil: Have the benefits been overstated?
It's suddenly in everything from coffee to lip balm but does it work? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2GDVqns
Ricky Wilson: 'I thought I was Kurt Cobain'
The Kaiser Chiefs star on how age destroys the illusions of youth, and why Boris Johnson hates him. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KkaeIE
How can universities get men to talk about mental health?
Birkbeck's campaign has seen a growing number of men access counselling. Could it be a blueprint for others? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2yu7sLE
At Debate, Democrats Challenge Biden Over Obama’s Deportation Record
By STEPHANIE SAUL from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Zq3teG
Why Lululemon Chief Calvin McDonald Wants to Be an Ironman
By BEE SHAPIRO from NYT Fashion https://ift.tt/2YyLi5p
Democratic debates: Joe Biden hits back at critics in Detroit
Frontrunner Joe Biden defends his record on race, criminal justice and deportations of migrants. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ypm0Mm
Hamza Bin Laden: Son of Osama 'dead', US officials say
US media claim they were told by officials that Hamza Bin Laden is dead. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Yzbocq
Aspetar: The ultra modern, elite sports hospital that imports body parts
Many of the world's best athletes go to the same specialist hospital in Qatar. Aspetar is at the cutting edge of sports medicine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Kgxk2V
Zoe Ball loses 780,000 listeners from BBC Radio 2 breakfast show
The presenter took over from Chris Evans in January after he left to join Virgin Radio. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZiOrHH
Hallstatt: A town of 800 people that gets a million tourists a year
Visitors have boosted the economy of Hallstatt in the Austrian Alps, but not all residents are happy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KgBB6l
'Always have a Plan B, it may be better than your Plan A'
"Always have a Plan B, it may be better than your Plan A" says spinning studios boss Melanie Whelan. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/330RmqB
How I save babies' lives using GPS trackers
In rural Kenya, nomadic women can now get the maternal care they need - thanks to GPS. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Kkk4um
Solving the mystery behind the world famous children's tale
How a French diver solved the mystery surrounding the death of author Antoine de Saint-Exupéry from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32W2dCp
I Am Hannah: Gemma Chan drama examines societal pressure on women
Gemma Chan discusses I Am Hannah, which looks at the motherhood expectations placed on young women. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YuCVb3
Democratic debates: Who won and lost in round one?
It was billed as the Sanders-Warren showdown, but for some moderates it was their last chance to shine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YtN8UX
No-deal Brexit: What is direct rule?
Direct rule for Northern Ireland is being talked about - but what would it mean? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ytEr2k
Migrant crisis: Self-immolation exposes UN failures in Libya
A Somali man held in a detention centre burns himself to death, leading to renewed criticism of EU and UN policy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2SQrGIP
After Loss to Arizona, Yankees Have Dropped Six of Nine Games
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2YgY7pw
Brexit and Boris Johnson Send the British Pound on a Slide
By PETER S. GOODMAN from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2yrn6am
MPs call for dedicated police for violent schools
The Home Affairs Committee says the government's violence strategy is "completely inadequate". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YxCvoe
Rape support 'needs drastic improvement'
Poor access to counselling and support is one of the reasons most of those who report rape later withdraw their allegations, London's victims' commissioner says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/331wzTV
Sudan suspends schools after student killings
The authorities suspend classes nationwide amid unrest over the killing of four student protesters. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZmEXv1
Home births at risk as midwife service collapses
One to One had contracts to provide care in the north-west of England and Essex. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Yyd0iK
Backing sought for basking shark 'safe zone' in Scotland
The world's second largest fish gather in large numbers every year in Scotland's Sea of the Hebrides. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YxrJyi
Having more sleep before holiday 'stops arguments'
Getting ready for a holiday means people are often shattered by the time they leave home, says psychologist. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YwEN7i
Japan heatwave: Mascot one of 11 deaths during high temperatures
Officials say 11 people have died and 5,000 have been hospitalised amid high temperatures. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2yvKPWR
Car cruisers reject 'boy racer' image
Car cruising has an image problem, but what happens at a car meet and why do people take part? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LSXCeH
Climate change: UK's 10 warmest years all occurred since 2002
The patterns of warm and cold years in Britain are a clear signal of climate change, say scientists. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OusUe3
Car industry investment plummets in UK
It comes at a time when the sector has been spending heavily on preparations for a no-deal Brexit from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KhJ70Q
Democratic debates: Ten candidates line up in second presidential TV debate
The party's most progressive candidates, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, take centre stage. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3116J0o
Does the US economy need a rate cut?
The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates for the first time since 2008 on Wednesday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3308xJ1
China Says It Has Freed Most Muslims Held in Camps. That’s Difficult to Prove.
By CHRIS BUCKLEY from NYT World https://ift.tt/2Yf2t0r
News Daily: PM talks farming and viral hit breaks US record
Your morning briefing for 30 July 2019. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KezO1D
Police 'must be investigated' over Operation Midland, says former top judge
A former top judge who reviewed the £2.5m Operation Midland claims warrants were obtained unlawfully. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Ya3bMB
What’s on TV Tuesday: The ‘Bachelorette’ Finale and Whitney Cummings
By LAUREN MESSMAN from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2Y984p8
LGBT people are 'being made homeless due to religion'
Nearly half of young LGBT people left homeless after coming out are from religious backgrounds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/315bbvf
Brexit: Boris Johnson says farms will thrive as PM visits Wales
The new prime minister will promise agriculture will continue to thrive after Brexit. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/311iT9J
Disadvantaged pupils 'stuck 18 months behind'
Poorer pupils show few signs of catching up in their achievements at school, say researchers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YqOrnS
Diabetic women more likely to have stillborn baby, study finds
A study finds high blood sugar levels and BMI in pregnant diabetics are "key risk factors" for stillbirths. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OpMR5L
Pakistan plane: Army aircraft crashes into residential area killing 17
The crash set off a fire which engulfed several houses in the area and reduced them to rubble. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2SO80VX
Shana Grice: PC insists murdered woman 'wasted' his time
Shana Grice reported her ex to police five times before he murdered her, a misconduct panel hears. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Yv389t
Emmerdale actor 'bit man' after Oldham beer garden row, court hears
Mark Jordon, 54, is accused of attacking a 68-year-old man in a row about his daughter. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YboWvB
Neymar rape case dropped over lack of evidence
The São Paulo attorney general's office say the case is being closed due to a lack of evidence. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZusSUs
Who is ASAP Rocky and why is he on Trump's radar?
The president asked Sweden's PM to free the rapper, who is now due to go on trial in the country. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2K3x3RS
The amateur lawyers helping people walk free
A community group in California is helping poor people get justice. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2STHiv1
Doctors' crowdfunded hospital brings hope in Syria
After a children's hospital in Aleppo was bombed, donations from around the world funded a new one. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32ZRB5q
Boko Haram: A decade of terror explained
How the death of one man 10 years ago sparked an unending campaign of terror in Nigeria and beyond. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Ydnw3E
'I've spent 22 years searching for silver in a ghost town'
Robert Louis Vesmarais is the sole inhabitant of Cerro Gordo, where he's been searching for silver. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KgMANl
'My kids would wake up 40 times a night'
A new scheme has helped boost children's sleep by more than two hours a night, the NHS says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MpUruD
US election 2020: Do front-runners win their party's nomination?
Joe Biden is leading the polls challenge to President Trump, but will that be the same in November 2020? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32VoX5j
Is routine genetic profiling coming closer?
Genome sequencing projects around the world are revealing promising new health insights. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YvuiAR
Capital One hack: Arrest after details of 100m US individuals stolen
The hacker gained access to individuals' date of birth, addresses and phone numbers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2SPh1xM
Domingo German Helps Yankees Avoid Four-Game Sweep to Boston
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2MjqvQG
Shots fired at California garlic festival
Police are at the Gilroy Garlic Festival, with reports of 11 people injured by gunfire. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2K0Sljm
Facebook Connected Her to a Tattooed Soldier in Iraq. Or So She Thought.
By JACK NICAS from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2JY8KVu
5 Things to Know About Military Romance Scams on Facebook
By JACK NICAS from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2MqfRaX
Megan Rapinoe, Conquering Hero, Returns to Cheers but Not to Action
By KURT STREETER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2ylC2Ha
While Reporting on Facebook Scams, an Unexpected Tragedy
By JACK NICAS from NYT Reader Center https://ift.tt/2Yt60n2
The U.S. and Guatemala Reached an Asylum Deal: Here’s What It Means
By KIRK SEMPLE from NYT World https://ift.tt/2Yq44fd
Baltimore to Trump: Knocking Our City Is Our Job, Not Yours
By NICHOLAS BOGEL-BURROUGHS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2K1neUJ
John Ratcliffe, Nominee for Intelligence Chief, Is Seen as Staunch Trump Ally
By JACEY FORTIN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Mm3XPq
Quotation of the Day: House Democrats Head Into Their August Recess With a Mixed Record
By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper https://ift.tt/2Yt0Mrq
Mets, Riding High Off Sweep, Trade for Marcus Stroman
By BOB KLAPISCH from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2YuyocH
Love Island: How ITV2's breakout hit cornered the market
ITV2's breakout hit reflects the real-life romantic lives of its young audience. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2JZ87uP
A professor spoke ill of the dead. What happened next?
A tweet by a liberal professor ignited a debate about free speech on university campuses. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2K0SEKU
Is India the answer to Netflix's troubles?
It has launched a cheaper, mobile-only plan in India, hoping to capture its 'next 100 million' users. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2K8nmR1
'He liked my spirit, and approved my visa on the spot'
How technology boss Vik Verma was able to get a visa to emigrate to the US and make a fortune in business. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZirkwT
Brexit: What would no deal mean for Ireland?
The Irish government has been clear that it would face significant damage if there was no agreement. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YsozrI
Cape Town - tourist hotspot where eight people are murdered a day
Cape Town in South Africa is well-known tourist hotspot, but is also one of the world's most dangerous cities. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2GyQqAm
Nasa’s Valkyrie robot could help build Mars base
The semi-autonomous robot is able to use human tools and guide itself across difficult terrain. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YsUw2U
Mario Cerciello Rega: US teen held over officer’s killing ‘illegally blindfolded’
The photo of a blindfolded suspect was taken after his arrest over a police officer’s killing in Rome. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YaDECN
Russi Taylor: Minnie Mouse voice actress dies aged 75
Russi Taylor, who played Minnie Mouse for three decades, has died aged 75, Disney has announced. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Ynl45P
Quotation of the Day: Clashes and Tear Gas as Hong Kong Police Confront Protesters
By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper https://ift.tt/2yhnEzF
Old £1 coins: 145 million coins still not returned
Nearly two years after they stopped being legal tender, 145 million old-style £1 coins are still missing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LJtjY7
Miners Kill Indigenous Leader in Brazil During Invasion of Protected Land
By ERNESTO LONDOÑO from NYT World https://ift.tt/2SKGLvy
The Yankees and Their Terrible, Horrible, No-Good, Very Bad Week
By JAMES WAGNER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2ZfC6Uz
French cyclists hit again by curse of Tour de France
Two Frenchmen were in contention to win the biggest race in cycling - but it was not to be. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2K07cdT
Fifth N.Y.P.D. Officer Since June Dies by Suicide, Police Say
By MIHIR ZAVERI from NYT New York https://ift.tt/2K08BBb
Fortnite: UK player places second in e-sports World Cup
Jaden Ashman from Essex will split $2.25m (£1,8m) with his Dutch team mate Dave Jong. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32YZacK
No-deal Brexit now 'assumed' by government, says Gove
Michael Gove says he expects the EU will not consider striking a new withdrawal deal with the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2GzTnAB
U.S.A. Basketball Will Pay Some Women’s Players Ahead of Olympics
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2ygqe9d
In an Industrial Corner of France, 18,000 Jobs Are On Offer. Why Aren’t People Taking Them?
By LIZ ALDERMAN from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2OnDcN5
No-deal Brexit 'threatens' UK science industry, says Wellcome Trust
Wellcome Trust chair warns Boris Johnson that Britain will lose out if it "amputates" the EU. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MjSEr8
‘I Should Be More Careful With Twitter’: Marianne Williamson on Those Mental Health Comments
By MAGGIE ASTOR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2MhJ8V9
The Week in Arts: Wendy Whelan Dances; April Matthis Is at Bat
By THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/30RPFdo
Child poverty cash handed back to Europe unspent
Peers say it is "unbelievably inept" that deprivation funding could be handed back unspent. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2JXts84
Zack Wheeler Is Sharp for the Mets as He Returns From Injury
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2OlUBWF