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Labour suspends entire Leicester East constituency branch

The party's national executive is investigating the troubled Leicester East branch, an email reveals. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lGfzQrV

Chris Mason: Sunak keeps changes minimal in safety-first shake up

Why Rishi Sunak promoted Grant Shapps and Claire Coutinho - and avoided a wider reshuffle for now. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GLzw5nc

Watch: Gatwick hotel burglar stops to pour himself a pint

Harry Rose, 25, is caught on camera helping himself to a beer during a break-in near Gatwick. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6xBLUzu

Body found in search for missing poet Gboyega Odubanjo

Police find a body as they look for Gboyega Odubanjo, who went missing at Shambala Festival. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qv1WhD

Richard Hammond says daredevil stunts will still be seen on TV

The ex-Top Gear presenter would like to see Freddie Flintoff return once he's recovered from injury. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4OXnHLK

Brexit: EU-derived equal pay protections to be brought back

Women will keep the right to the same pay as men doing similar jobs in what Labour says is a government U-turn. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PlYDadJ

Move Notting Hill Carnival to a park - Tory mayoral candidate

The comments by Tory London mayoral candidate Susan Hall follow eight stabbings over the weekend. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SzL2jUu

World Gravy Wrestling Championship held in Rossendale

Competitors battle in two-minute bouts watched by hundreds of spectators at the annual charity event. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bkKd9WO

Eminem tells Republican Vivek Ramaswamy to stop rapping his songs

Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign said he "will have to leave the rapping to the real slim shady". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZUgHAq2

Adele defends fan who was told to sit down at Las Vegas concert

The star spotted an enthusiastic young fan being told to sit down by guards at her Las Vegas concert. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NtYoKG4

Rocky Horror Show: 'They're the most famous lips in the world'

Patricia Quinn lent her lips to The Rocky Horror Show 50 years ago as the original Magenta. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZqkBEje

Strictly Come Dancing: Amy Dowden reveals sepsis battle

Strictly Come Dancing's Amy Dowden suffers potentially fatal infection during cancer treatment. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/erq4c6f

Flight delay warning after air traffic control fault

"Technical issue" hits UK air traffic control systems, with airlines warning of delays to flights from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/u42aJwY

Luis Rubiales: Spanish FA president's mother on hunger strike over kiss row

The mother of Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales goes on a hunger strike because of the "inhuman hunt" against her son. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZmM9cha

Alexandra Paul: Canadian Olympic figure skater dies in crash

Alexandra Paul's baby, who was also in the car, survived the crash in Ontario's Melancthon Township. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Fv5unjK

Spain FA activates sexual violence policy after Hermoso kiss

An internal investigation is launched at Spain's football federation after its sexual violence protocol is activated. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1PuyhGK

Prigozhin confirmed dead after genetic tests - Moscow

The Wagner chief has been confirmed dead after the genetic analysis of bodies found in Wednesday's plane crash. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UsLD28g

Trump campaign raises $7.1m following historic Georgia mugshot

Merchandise bearing the ex-president's scowling face at his arrest on Thursday is flying off the shelves. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OgR6drE

Nadine Dorries resigns: Labour and Lib Dems gear up for by-election battle

The Mid Bedfordshire seat is up for grabs after Nadine Dorries quit with a scathing resignation letter. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hcQz4tv

Towering waterspout spotted off coast of Isle of Wight

The Met Office said the waterspout was spotted on Saturday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iIZlpJy

'With so many changes, Glasgow's lost its heart'

As Glasgow City Council finalises plans to redevelop the city's "Golden Z", Glaswegians share their views. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bNzMZvT

The old Scottish pub that found a new life in California

St Mungo Vintners shut in Glasgow in 1974 and its interior gathered dust in a warehouse for decades. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/linVrTW

Nadine Dorries: Conservative MP attacks PM as she quits Commons

Two months after promising to resign, she tells Rishi Sunak "history will not judge you kindly". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Xhjo46P

High-altitude heist shocks Switzerland

The amount stolen is unclear, but believed to be around 400 to 500 Swiss francs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jEmPuo6

Claire Knights: Body found in search for missing dog walker

Police say the family of a 54-year-old woman, reported missing from Upstreet, have been informed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Bfo9gtj

Luis Rubiales: Fifa suspends Spanish FA boss over Jenni Hermoso kiss

Luis Rubiales, president of Spain's football federation, is provisionally suspended by world governing body Fifa. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/L3BV0GF

Wagner mercenaries must swear allegiance to Russia - Putin

The presidential decree is aimed at employees of Wagner and other private military contractors. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hX4iaZd

John Lewis joins M&S and Tesco in cutting price of period pants

The price of the garments will fall by the current rate of VAT at John Lewis and Waitrose next week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ldfcxFE

Whitesnake guitarist Bernie Marsden dies after illness, aged 72

Marsden co-wrote hits including Here I Go Again and Fool For Your Loving, before going solo. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qrMDnZp

World Athletics Championships 2023: Leandro Ramos does somersault during javelin throw

Watch Portugal's Leandro Ramos end his javelin run-up with a somersault at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tprhFTl

Virgin Galactic: Student Ana Mayers on going to space with her mum

Two weeks after she was in space with her mum, Ana Mayers is going back to university in Scotland. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ARQcIrW

Edinburgh TV Festival: Why are we so in love with dating shows?

A UK version of Love Is Blind is coming, plus a "middle-aged Love Island" and Love Island Games. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tTRN2E8

What's next for Wilko and its 12,500 workers?

The retailer is in administration but that doesn't necessarily mean it will disappear from the High Street. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GQa3p2m

Glyn Razzell refuses to reveal where his wife Linda's body is

Glyn Razzell appears before a parole board hearing after being convicted of his wife's murder in 2022. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bE9m34L

Fukushima: China retaliates as Japan releases treated nuclear water

The controversial discharge of treated nuclear water sparks an outcry and a seafood ban from China. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/t1uvrSE

What do we know about drone attacks in Russia?

Russia says Ukraine has launched a series of drone strikes on its territory, including on Moscow. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kFay9w4

Thaksin's return seals grand Thai political bargain

The end of Thaksin Shinawatra's 15-year exile is no isolated event, but part of a grand political bargain. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IqwEMsS

London bus drivers happier if passengers say hello - survey

A pilot in west London urges passengers to greet bus drivers, resulting in a small positive impact. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dqDXQvs

Alan Turing: Stolen items returned to UK school from US after 40 years

A collection of items belonging to the Bletchley Park codebreaker were stolen from Dorset in 1984. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fYgGR4M

Nicky Campbell tells inquiry of school sexual abuse

The BBC Radio 5Live presenter is giving evidence to the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zHS4CUD

Fukushima: Anxiety and anger over Japan's nuclear waste water plan

Japan wants to release Fukushima's waste water into the ocean - and a lot of people are not happy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/80Arkge

Car breakdowns due to potholes soar in rainy July

The AA saw call-outs jump with drivers reporting damage after wet weather hampered road repairs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oKxBu01

MLB: Detroit Tigers' Riley Greene flies through air to take catch

Watch Riley Greene fly through the air to take an incredible catch for Detroit Tigers against Cleveland Guardians in their MLB fixture on Sunday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/c9hOPjT

Teenage footballer gives injury payout to Helston foodbank

Osiah, 16, badly broke his leg but decided to donate a £600 insurance payout to a local charity. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iDILGpz

England 'heartbroken' after Women's World Cup final defeat by Spain, says Millie Bright

England captain Millie Bright says the defeat to Spain in the Women's World Cup final is "really hard to take". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MjcLIa0

Key moments from England Spain final

England's wait to win a first Women's World Cup goes on after defeat by Spain in the 2023 final in Sydney. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iU5fsa9

TV presenter Phil Spencer's parents die in car accident

His co-star Kirstie Allsopp is asking fans to join her in "sending so much love" to the family. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0ig6MOR

Niger coup leader Gen Tchiani promises to handover power in three years

Gen Tchiani said that Niger did not want a war but would defend itself against foreign intervention. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jSdGAoK

Police officer rescues child and adult from sea at Clacton

Two people had got into difficulties in the water at Clacton-on-Sea on Saturday afternoon. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lPNWkK7

Women's World Cup 2023: Olga Carmona strikes to put Spain ahead against England in final

Olga Carmona fires home to give Spain the lead over England in the first half of the Women's World Cup final in Sydney. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vCAsK56

Newry: Elderly couple believed to have died some time ago, police say

The couple, found dead at a home outside Newry, are believed to have died some time ago, the PSNI say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fRTdYaD

Tribute paid to 'priceless' girl who died in van crash

Millie Gribble died two days after she and two teenagers were struck by a van, police say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PboKuhs

Women's World Cup 2023: Sweden defeat co-hosts Australia 2-0 to finish third

Watch highlights as Kosovare Asllani's stunning second-half strike seals victory for Sweden as they beat Australia to finish third at the Women's World Cup 2023. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0SeuG4c

Women's World Cup 2023: Kosovare Asllani scores 'brilliant' goal to double Sweden lead

Sweden's Kosovare Asllani scores a "brilliant" goal to double her side's lead as they face co-hosts Australia in the third-place play-off at the 2023 Women's World Cup. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QDMCK9s

Who is baby serial killer Lucy Letby?

Her trial spanned 10 months, but what is known about the nurse who murdered seven newborn babies? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aCKHdej

Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Deaths from starvation after aid halted - official

The region estimates at least 1,400 have died since a food corruption scam was uncovered in April. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dgFPSmE

It was important to make a stand, says Graham Linehan

Comedian Graham Linehan performed outside Holyrood after two Fringe venues pulled out of hosting his show. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ch3YM9N

Bristol lionesses get into World Cup spirit as England prep for final

Lionesses at Noah's Ark Zoo Farm celebrate as the England team prep for the final on Sunday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4ZVwBpJ

Wilko staff have grounds for hope, says GMB union as bidders circle

The GMB says there has been interest in firms buying "at least parts" of the homeware retailer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qpRPV3G

Women's World Cup: Why Ella Toone celebrates by kissing her tattoo

Ahead of the Women's World Cup, Toone and two of her friends got matching tattoos. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FSTJKRY

Hayling Island sunflower farm's plea over naked photo shoots

Stoke Fruit Farm urges visitors to its sunflower fields to "keep their clothes on" after reports of nudity. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ArzPpEO

School staff to strike in 10 Scottish council areas

GMB Scotland said the two-day strike in September will cause disruption in schools after members rejected a pay offer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vFu3Tqn

Ulez expansion: Mayor of London urges councils to 'put their politics aside'

Sadiq Khan urges Surrey and Kent and County Council to allow Ulez signage. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/71mZvGN

China police warn dangers of playing on high rises in shocking video

China police issue warnings after a child is seen playing hide and seek on the side of a apartment building. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LYnK4AZ

Ghost hunting at 'haunted house' that sparked Hollywood interest

Hollywood was said to be keen in the supposed spooky stories of the remote 17th Century farmhouse. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/N9IRyia

Hawaii fires: First victims named as death toll reaches 106

Lahaina residents Robert Dyckman and Buddy Jantoc are named as the death toll rises to 106. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xtP8aAk

Bobbi Althoff: Who is the TikToker who interviewed Drake in bed?

Interest has grown in the social media star after she appeared to remove an interview with Drake. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Va7NODJ

UK's first Eurovision singer Patricia Bredin dies aged 88

Hull-born Patricia Bredin was the first person to represent the UK at Eurovision in 1957. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/c80n6zZ

Spain 2-1 Sweden: La Roja reach their first Women's World Cup final with dramatic win

Spain beat Sweden to reach their first Women's World Cup final in a dramatic finish in Auckland. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/y0hEqc2

This Morning nominated for best daytime TV show at National Television Awards

Holly Willoughby and ex co-host Phillip Schofield are overlooked for best presenter, however. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Y17CtfU

Rapper ArrDee on fame, manifesting success and staying humble

With five top 10 hits in the UK, the first few years for ArrDee have been about "learning what to do". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3a1X8EM

Niger coup: Ousted President Bazoum to be charged with high treason, junta says

Coup leaders accuse the detained Mohamed Bazoum of undermining national security, from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JNIGmCX

Australia mushroom deaths accidental, says cook

Erin Patterson tells police she is devastated and had no reason to harm her ex-husband's relatives. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2jeb9IS

Karen Bardsley: The key battles that could decide Australia v England

In Karen Bardsley's latest column, the former goalkeeper discusses the key battles between semi-finalists England and Australia before Wednesday's showdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/v0FTaZb

At least 30 missing after Myanmar jade mine landslide

Heavy monsoon rain loosened piles of earth and debris and sent it down the cliff, sweeping miners on the way. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/O9Rc5hI

Pay: Firms fight back with counteroffers to keep staff

A survey finds companies are willing to match or better new job offers but risk fuelling inflation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/W91D8Lu

Omagh bomb service 'testament to community spirit' 25 years on

Twenty-nine people died in August 1998 in the single biggest atrocity of the Northern Ireland Troubles. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LAU1hpj

Iran's politicians to debate hijab laws in secret

The new bill imposes strict punishments on women who fail to wear a headscarf in Iran. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6TQpIkt

Miss Universe Organisation cuts Indonesia ties over sex abuse claims

Contestants complained they were unexpectedly asked to strip for body checks for scars and cellulite. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XFZ0vWU

Pub takeaway drinks rules to be continued

Landlords in England and Wales will be able to continue selling takeaway drinks through hatches under Covid-era rules. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1QG4yuj

Campsite car crash: Six in hospital after Pembrokeshire collision

One person airlifted to hospital, another five taken by road, and cordon is around collapsed tent. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Dzh0aBl

Amazon releases some seller funds after complaints

Amazon withheld some seller takings temporarily but is releasing them after some businesses came close to collapse. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0MCYFpt

Ukraine war: Crimea bridge targeted by missiles, Russia says

The bridge that connects Russia to occupied Crimea has been attacked at least twice before. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mSD85VY

Watford Grandad finishes 1,650 mile bus trip round England

Stephen Chitty travelled the length and breadth of the country on 117 public buses for charity. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FoxeHEb

England 2-1 Colombia: Lionesses book Women's World Cup semi-final with Australia

England set up a Women's World Cup semi-final with co-hosts Australia as they come from behind against a dangerous Colombia side. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6NauvmW

Hawaii fires: Relatives of residents struggle to help from afar

Kaleikaumaka Johnson relives the horror of what happened in her home town of Lahaina, devastated by wildfires. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wOKGor6

Huge cardboard building pops up in Newcastle city centre

The structure is made from 1,500 cardboard boxes and rises more than 45ft (14m) into the sky. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RaHcp4Y

Crooked House scandal 'must be catalyst for change'

Vital heritage will be be lost unless planning laws change to protect historic pubs, campaigners say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NUCsESJ

Mary Earps says 'best is yet to come' from England at Women's World Cup

England goalkeeper Mary Earps says "the best is yet to come" from the European champions as they prepare for their Women's World Cup quarter-final. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LOqjQJM

Warm weather in June boosts UK economy

Higher temperatures helped better-than-expected quarterly growth but fears of a slowdown remain. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8uKY0wF

Japan 1-2 Sweden: World Cup semi-finals beckon as Arsenal and Man City stars score

Sweden produce a magnificent performance to book a semi-final date with Spain and end Japan's dreams of winning the Women's World Cup. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RVOUYjt

UK spent £13m on private schooling for diplomats’ children

The amount the Foreign Office spends on sending children of diplomats to top private schools has increased. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OVFQB45

Tributes to British surgeon Kar Hao Teoh killed in South Africa

Surgeon Kar Hao Teoh, who worked at a hospital in Essex, is described as "a friend to many". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vc7Ttsm

Why are tensions mounting on the Belarus-Poland border?

Poland is sending extra troops to its border with Belarus after an alleged military incursion. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PAzlHMK

TUI: Heatwaves likely to affect where and when we holiday

The tour operator says climate change could affect where and when people choose to go on holiday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oCF3ybT

Zac Goldsmith is 'very tempted' to support Labour at next election

The former Tory minister tells the BBC his party needs to "come to its senses" on the environment. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9cIS2rm

Nicola Sturgeon to publish her 'deeply personal' memoir

The former first minister says her autobiography will give her "unique perspective" on her career. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/078xwDQ

Zoom denies training AI on calls without consent

The company updates its terms of service after a backlash from worried users. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VYy9owJ

British Museum: Man arrested after man stabbed nearby

The British Museum is evacuated of visitors and is "temporarily closed" after a man was stabbed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Mhs5XLy

Police treated after hazardous material found in Glasgow flat

Emergency services staff became unwell following an incident in the east end of Glasgow. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/w3NUCYi

'Questions need answering' over Crooked House fire

An investigation continues into the destruction of the celebrated and unusual pub building near Dudley. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GJrEn3H

Matty Healy: The 1975 threatened with legal action after Malaysia festival cancellation

The festival was cancelled after the band's singer launched an attack on Malaysia's LGBT laws. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sbi6XIR

Strictly's Shirley Ballas charity skydive after brother's suicide

Shirley Ballas says she is scared of heights, but is "more terrified of losing another person to suicide". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ufqBiCb

Ex-singer Ian Watkins' jail injuries not life threatening

The disgraced musician was stabbed at HMP Wakefield, where he is serving a 29-year sentence. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/z1PF2vH

Virgin Atlantic pilots consider strike over fatigue

Members of the Balpa union have "serious concerns" over schedules put in place during Covid. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/whXjsVm

Two migrants dead, 30 missing after shipwrecks off Italian coast

The Italian coastguard recovered the bodies of a one-year-old baby and a woman from the Ivory Coast. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BJnFeZq

Niger coup: Ecowas deadline sparks anxiety in northern Nigeria

Niger's junta has hours to restore the ousted president or face the possibility of military action. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qMnGjy7

At least 15 killed and dozens injured in Pakistan train accident

Several coaches of the Hazara Express overturned near the Sahara station in the south of the country. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/y1ZD3TL

The Crooked House: Fire rips through famed 'wonky' pub

The popular Crooked House at Himley, near Dudley, is completely destroyed by a blaze. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yM4m07D

Joe Pasquale impaled in freak moose antler incident in Skegness

The comic was given seven stitches and says he is lucky to be alive. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5WUBct0

Rasmus Hojlund: Manchester United complete £72m signing from Atalanta

Denmark striker Rasmus Hojlund joins Manchester United on a five-year deal from Serie A side Atalanta. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jpdxtPM

US approves postpartum depression pill

Clinical trials showed the drug helped to reduce depressive symptoms in as little as three days. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CN64JWk

Brighton Pride: Train cancellations and wind and rain

All rail services in and out of Brighton are cancelled, while Storm Antoni will bring wind and rain. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VxY4hKg

Eddie Izzard aims to stand in Brighton at next general election

The comedian wants to contest Brighton Pavilion, which is currently held by the Green Party. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7gcdW3F

Julien Macdonald: Welsh fashion designer's firm goes into liquidation

The Welsh fashion designer is a globally renowned name and dressed stars like Beyoncé and J-Lo. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Nj9oPs

Wilko: 'Deep concern' in Worksop over store chain's future

What does the retailer's potential collapse mean for the town where it employs nearly 2,000 people? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sQitwP9

Nose-picking health workers more likely to get Covid, study shows

The habit among health staff could contribute to virus spread in hospitals, researchers say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9fqUyup

The young people separated by Belfast's 'peace gate'

Young people living either side of a peace wall gate in Belfast lobby for it to remain open later. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vTn179N

Foreign Office 'failed to protect' Matthew Hedges from UAE torture

The Parliamentary Ombudsman rules that the Foreign Office failed to protect Matthew Hedges. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SJuj7IW

Terrorism: What's behind surge in arrests of under-18s?

More young people are being detained over terror-related offences. But some are being helped in time. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZDFebH

Nicholas Rossi: Catching the US fugitive who ‘faked his own death’

Convicted sex offender Nicholas Rossi assumed a new identity and fled to Scotland to escape justice. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nZBPKuT

Nadine Dorries not doing MP's job properly, says Rishi Sunak

The former minister has said she wants answers about why she was denied a peerage before she quits. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eGwF7NE

PM reveals where he's going on holiday

The prime minister told LBC's Nick Ferrari about his family's holiday plans during an appearance on Wednesday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/R9TIZxz

School's shock as teens die on way to end-of-year ball

There is devastation after a car crashes on the way to a school dance near Clones in County Monaghan. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yMivDsq

Elon Musk to be billed for unauthorised flashing X sign

X, formerly known as Twitter, has had to remove the sign on its HQ and will have to pay associated costs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/q2gXbhW

Boris Johnson's swimming pool plans threatened by newts

The presence of great crested newts could hamper a development at the former PM's Oxfordshire home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qYylr2c

NI Pride preacher says words 'taken out of context'

A video was filmed of a man accusing members of the LGBT community of being rapists and child abusers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31lYnpO