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Ulez: Vehicle compliancy rate at 95% across London, City Hall report says

London's mayor says the data shows the scheme is working, but the Conservatives call it a "tax grab". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eZBiVrT

German politician held after Nazi slogan complaint

Far-right AfD member Daniel Halemba, who was later released, is suspected of displaying Nazi symbols. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8qJn963

South Africa's Rugby World Cup champions get heroes' welcome

The record-breaking team were met at the airport in Johannesburg by a huge, rapturous crowd. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/V7h4BD2

What do you do with a £5 statue worth millions?

What happens next for the £5 shed doorstop sculpture valued at almost £3m? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pLI0zQl

Matthew Perry cause of death inconclusive pending toxicology tests

There were no obvious signs of trauma, LA Police said about the death of the Friends star, aged 54. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HgjZfqn

Brixton village: How the 'Oxford Street of South London' evolved

Brixton market has stood at the heart of this multicultural community for over 160 years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ychrvTM

Bristol Old Vic theatre token could still be valid after 257 years

The token grants the bearer free access to plays at the Bristol Old Vic and will be auctioned later. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1NlQZkH

Sandro Tonali has 'high chance' of playing against Wolves, says Newcastle boss Eddie Howe

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe says the club are in "limbo" as they await confirmation from the Italian Football Federation of Sandro Tonali's 10-month ban. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2A8J6N0

I'm not everyone's cup of tea, says Daniel O'Donnell after 40 years

After 40 years in the business, Daniel O'Donnell has fans in high places and a dollop of modesty. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/A3osB7V

AI risks bio weapons but new jobs on the way - PM

Rishi Sunak warns AI could help terrorists spread fear but urges the public not to lose sleep. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9NzfmW8

Sydney kite surfer collides with whale

Jason Breen was dragged underwater by the young mammal until his leash broke, allowing him to surface. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zm2bhKu

Aberdeen mother and young son die in Mumbai fire

Dr Glory Valthaty was understood to have been visiting relatives with her two children and husband. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kNuMUPy

Trees seen on screen in Game of Thrones face the axe

A report finds 11 trees at the beauty spot, made famous in Game of Thrones, should be cut down. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/h7QDBLH

FNaF movie: Reviews for long-awaited adaptation arrive

The long-awaited film of the hit videogame arrives to poor critic reviews, but will it deter fans? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FSdioQm

Buses: Councils warn 'on-demand' buses under threat without more money

Councils said they could not offer a like-for-like replacement for commercial services that have faced cuts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aIxh9l3

Male period dignity officer settles out of court after removal from role

Jason Grant was pursuing a claim under the Equality Act after the period dignity role was scrapped. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jKO08YR

Police officer Lewis Edwards asked for sex images in school uniform

Lewis Edwards, who has declined to appear for sentencing, groomed more than 200 girls online. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IABYQhN

Baby girl dies after becoming ill at Craig Tara holiday park

Police say the death of the one-year-old girl at Haven's Craig Tara caravan park, near Ayr, is unexplained. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/e36pP5g

New British-Israeli confirmed killed by Hamas

Yosef Guedalia died confronting Hamas gunmen when they attacked on 7 October. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jHwMNgU

Britain's Got Talent star joins Coronation Street cast

Comedian Jack Carroll, who will play Carla Connors' nephew, shot to fame on the talent show at age 14. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VKORZQk

Watch: Door camera captures flock of sheep in garden

Homeowner Craig Hollingworth is left bemused when he was alerted to the visitors via his Ring doorbell. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DVzRc65

Premier Inn 'bedbug bites' case leads to compensation

Vicky Hills says the bites were "incredibly itchy, incredibly painful" and she needed antibiotics. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PKXRCgm

David Bowie: Candid pictures of singer on tour go on display

A collection of behind-the-scenes images of the star by a childhood friend go on display in Deal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/W2Y6jV3

Minimum staff levels demanded in school strikes

Education Secretary Gillian Keegan writes to teaching unions to discuss the proposals. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uBmO2DM

Don't dress as Barbie at Halloween, striking Hollywood actors told

Stars are banned from wearing outfits based on hit TV shows and films under the Hollywood strike. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/odZyEOb

Alex Bendall death: Family criticises 'insensitive' police response

Alex Bendall was found dead in a river near Dorchester weeks after going missing on a walk home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YiKtesN

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: David Warner hits roof with massive six off Haris Rauf

Australia opener David Warner hits the roof of the stadium in Bangalore with a massive six off Pakistan bowler Haris Rauf in their ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 group stage match. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VkN4Ehj

England v South Africa: Freddie Steward, Joe Marler and George Martin come into side

Freddie Steward, Joe Marler and George Martin come into the England side to take on South Africa in the Rugby World Cup semi-final on Saturday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/k3VhHsB

Spider-Man 2: PS5 developer on stories, game length, and what's next

The PS5 game's creative director Bryan Intihar talks about crafting a follow-up to a beloved hit. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xy16BIX

'My B-Tec course is being scrapped for T-levels'

The government wants to streamline post-16 education, but colleges say some students could be left behind. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3qD2Q4i

Greta Thunberg joins climate protest outside JP Morgan

The climate activist is part of a Fossil Free London protest at JP Morgan's Canary Wharf office. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uFpAw3B

Coleen Rooney reveals how she went about Wagatha

She speaks to the BBC ahead of a new Disney documentary about her legal battle with Rebekah Vardy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8oUXI4Q

Woman injured when bus crashed into Manchester cafe dies

Almena Amica, 77, dies from her injuries after a bus crashed into a bubble tea cafe in Manchester. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hJY8nKv

Gambling levy could raise £100m for NHS treatment

The UK government is proposing gambling companies contribute 1% a year of what they make. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7F50j2n

Captain Tom's family attend home spa hearing

The Planning Inspectorate is hearing arguments on the spa which is subject to a demolition order. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4LJEQgp

The Crown: Diana and Dodi storyline teased by Netflix in season six pictures

The streamer releases images of the final season of the royal drama, which is set in the late 1990s. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gO1M9LE

Peter Bone: Tory MP facing suspension after bullying probe

Parliament's behaviour watchdog says the Wellingborough MP should be suspended for six weeks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HIiENcK

Liam Gallagher announces tour playing Definitely Maybe in entirety

The ex-Oasis star says his 2024 shows will be a celebration of "the most important album of the '90s". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EwmoHg4

New rules set out for foreign criminals and low-level offenders

Minister announces plans for low-level offenders and foreign criminals as prison spaces fill up. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bXSvdQz

Men jailed for India 'house of horrors' murders freed

The two men had been convicted of raping and murdering 19 women and children in 2005. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Nqlh8HX

Supernova festival: One week on - survivor recalls traumatic escape from party

Shye Weinstein recorded on camera how he and his friends fled the site stormed by Hamas gunmen, who killed at least 260 people. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6jVaXQH

Cars in Luton Airport fire 'unlikely to be salvageable'

Emergency services have now handed back control of the multi-storey car park to the airport. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mC3OtYq

Russell T Davies: I want to write a darker LGBTQ+ drama

The It's A Sin writer says he wants to make something that reflects the "hatred in the air". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/h8clU9M

Euston station: Major train disruption after signal failure

The issue, which has been resolved, is causing major disruption at one of London's busiest stations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qdMirot

Borth United football game called off after pitch left under water

Borth United in Wales calls off Saturday's game against Tywyn Bryncrug FC after heavy rain ruins pitch. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Cw37VSd

China's Belt and Road Initiative: Kenya and a railway to nowhere

A $5bn transport project, funded by Chinese loans, is in danger of becoming a white elephant. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/c3n4Wfd

Woman held on suspicion of supporting Hamas after Brighton protest

Counter terror police are investigating a speech made at a protest in Brighton after the Hamas attacks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/u9OZrGX

The Isley Brothers founder Rudolph Isley dies at 84

The star sang on the group's biggest hits including Summer Breeze, Fight The Power and That Lady. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Xoq2LZp

Universities must act swiftly on antisemitism, ministers say

Education minsters have written to vice-chancellors over the welfare of Jewish students on campus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/shOxXia

Sir Billy Connolly: 'I'll never give up live performance'

The actor and comedian has been talking about how life has changed since his Parkinson's Diagnosis. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zFuaIH6

Afghanistan: Thousands dead and homes flattened in earthquakes

Two earthquakes in days have caused massive damage in the war-torn nation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5mkeo8c

NHS waiting list in England rises to record 7.75m

Data shows August was a very busy month for hospitals and ambulance services. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SLyYTUz

Sycamore Gap tree to be cut up and moved by crane

Experts aim to keep it in "as large sections as possible" but it is too big to move in one piece. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LfYblwv

BBC defends policy not to call Hamas 'terrorists' after criticism

UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps says the BBC's position is "verging on disgraceful". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/K6bhYZD

Kenyan publisher recalls book after uproar over Prophet Muhammad image

Muslims complained it was blasphemous to ask students to colour in a picture of the Islamic prophet. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OB0aF3X

Man given community sentence for rape of girl, 13, is acquitted

Sean Hogg had been found guilty by a jury of attacking the girl twice in Midlothian in 2018. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ym4IdwY

We'll bulldoze local blocks on housing, says Keir Starmer

The Labour leader says he's prepared to take on MPs and councils to deliver his plan for more homes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1eifPL9

Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas agree custody arrangement after legal dispute

The British actress had sued her ex-husband, saying he refused to send their children back to the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Or2ZpjI

Resident loses High Court fight over Bibby Stockholm barge

Carralyn Parkes loses her argument that the Government requires planning permission. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XPoILZY

Steve Rider: Sports presenter to have surgery after prostate cancer diagnosis

The sports presenter will have surgery on Saturday and encourages other men to get checked early. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PoEay5C

Hamas hostages: 'The terrorists have her and her babies'

Yossi Sneider says his cousin and her two children were taken from their home in southern Israel. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SoBHlpJ

People struggle to leave Israel after more flights cut

BA, Virgin Atlantic and El Al are now the only airlines with direct flights from Israel to the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GE6o8S0

Watch: Rockets and gun fights - A look inside Israel and Gaza

Since Hamas attacked Israel on Saturday, more than 1,700 people have been killed in shootings and air strikes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9ABYHS5

Watch: Could London get its own Las Vegas-style sphere?

With the Las Vegas Sphere going down a storm in the US, could one work in London? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CrO2En8

Israel: Ashkelon hit by rockets as BBC team run for cover

The BBC's team in the southern Israeli city runs for cover when a missile siren sounded. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KdlZuQV

17,500 cervical smear tests to be re-checked in Northern Ireland

It is part of a major review of cervical screening in Northern Ireland, dating back to 2008. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QdE3Fle

The story from inside the Supernova festival site

More than 260 bodies have reportedly been recovered from the festival in the desert in southern Israel. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/u1bTjQc

Mother pleads for help over missing daughter

A number of Israeli civilians and soldiers are being held hostage by Hamas, the Israeli military says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Y1Q8kFd

What is Hamas, what is happening in Israel, and other questions

We explain the background to the militant group, the scale of their attack on Israel and what could happen next. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RNB9UiS

Watch: Fierce gun battle on Israeli highway

Motorists duck for cover as multiple shots are fired during a gun battle on Route 4, between Ashdod and the Gaza border. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DU7Wnfh

Wayne Rooney leaves DC United after failing to reach MLS play-offs

Wayne Rooney leaves his role as coach of MLS side DC United by mutual consent after they fail to make the play-offs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pA6Y8I5

Jake Marlowe: British citizen missing in Israel after Hamas attack

The Israeli Embassy in the UK says it is not known if London-born Jake Marlowe has been taken hostage. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XKvgnxk

Israel tries to clear seized areas as PM warns of 'long war'

Troops still trying to clear areas seized by Hamas, as dozens of Israeli hostages still missing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VEs2ZXj

Israel attack: People hide in homes as Palestinian militants enter from Gaza

People in towns near the Gaza Strip are phoning news stations saying they are trapped in their homes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/T6pIlKA

How did Israeli intelligence fail to stop major attack from Gaza?

Israeli officials tell BBC an investigation into Gaza's surprise attack will go on for years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4wz5urU

Afghanistan earthquake: At least 14 killed and 78 injured in 6.3 quake

The 6.3 magnitude quake struck about 40km from the western city of Herat on Saturday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/S5urKic

Brixton stabbing: Man charged with murder of Keelen Morris Wong

Keelen Morris Wong, 22, was killed on Coldharbour Lane in Brixton on Tuesday evening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1e2o5Oa

Rugby World Cup: Why Wales and Brittany anthems sound the same

Wales' Celtic language speaking cousins in France copied the tune of the Welsh national anthem. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oLuRGnr

Footage emerges of 'gunmen in Sderot'

The white truck is thought to be carrying Palestinian militants through the Israeli town. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/D20Nslf

Gaza attack on Israel: In pictures

Pictures of the latest violence between Palestinian militants and Israel. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ajNFk9P

Video 'shows captured Israeli tank in Gaza'

Palestinians are seen jumping on the military vehicle, as smoke pours from it. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LyIoKfE

Windsor crossbow case: What are the dangers of AI chatbots?

The case of Jaswant Singh Chail raises questions about the safety of AI-powered chatbots. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rljBCwn

Four Green MPs absolutely realistic - co-leader

The Green co-leader says she is confident of adding more MPs after "record-breaking" local elections. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/S6824zh

UK weather: Last dose of summer expected for much of UK

Parts of the UK could see temperatures up to 26C at the weekend, but rain is predicted in Scotland. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gSwAsam

Jason Derulo sued for sexual harassment by fellow singer

Singer Emaza Gibson claims the star signed her to his label then demanded sex, which he denies. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mKGjl3C

House price falls expected into new year, Halifax says

The UK's biggest mortgage lender says prices are still falling, but the rate of reduction has slowed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vE7FJ0d

Australian man rowing across Pacific Ocean rescued after capsizing

Tom Robinson, 24, had been hoping to become the youngest person to row across the ocean. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31beGd8

How is the ADHD medication shortage in the UK affecting people?

People with the condition say they face uncertain times as their supplies run out or run low. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9GRYr3a

Chris Mason: Thunderbolt win changes political weather

Labour's victory in Rutherglen and Hamilton West allows them to dream of a Scottish revival. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZlE6ph

Abkhazia: Russia to build naval base in Georgian separatist region, says local leader

The claim comes from the separatist region as Kyiv steps up attacks on Moscow's Black Sea fleet. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hOAB3Sm

Bedbugs: How to deal with an infestation

Although uncomfortable, bedbug bites are not typically dangerous and are often easily dealt with. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Es75Vbf

Climate change: Warmest September on record as global temperatures soar

This year is "on track" to be the warmest on record as global September temperatures surged. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KFBT1dz

Shiney Row: Man bailed after suspected American bully XL attack

Police launched a murder investigation after Ian Langley, 54, was attacked and killed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mV7ocBI

Israelis accused of raping British tourist go on trial in Cyprus

Five Israeli men deny attacking the British woman at a pool party in Ayia Napa last month. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/M5K70ga

MrBeast and BBC stars used in deepfake scam videos

Fraudsters have manipulated images of the popular YouTuber and two journalists to dupe viewers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cW9RwPX

Sara Sharif: Safeguarding review launched into girl's death

Sara's father, stepmother and uncle are due to stand trial at the Old Bailey in September 2024. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2mnSCvO

Police access to passport photos 'risks public trust'

The government wants to allow police to search all passport images to catch criminals. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TaWOsnt

WSL: Panini and FA to release first-ever sticker collection

The first Women's Super League sticker collection is being launched in December. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yargJ3K

Braverman speech is no Enoch Powell situation - Shapps

Some compared the home secretary's rhetoric to the Tory MP known for his "Rivers of Blood" speech. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sGI985B

Quantum dots: TV screen crystals win Chemistry Nobel Prize

The nanoparticles create more precise colours and are used in TV screens, for medical imaging as well as in solar panels. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RBKFzQf

Man creates rock sculpture in Cornwall while wife shops

Harry Maddox created the sculpture in an hour while he waited for his wife to go to the supermarket. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eU4So3n

Trans women may be banned from women's NHS wards

Health Secretary promises consultation on NHS constitution, calling for a "common-sense" approach. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NhqORXt

Physics Nobel Prize rewards science on a 'tiny timescale'

This year's Nobel Prize in Physics rewards research into electrons in "flashes of light". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6RnDKyF

Ryder Cup lake plunge fan says 'sun got to me'

John Burleigh became a social media sensation after leaping into a lake to celebrate Europe's win. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dsZkwL2

Live Aid: Sir Bob Geldof talks about the new musical

Sir Bob Geldof talks to the BBC about a new musical based on the 1985 Live Aid fundraising concert. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qN5F9Tc

Gerard Depardieu denies rape allegations in open letter

The French star breaks his silence on assault allegations, accusing "media court" of "lynching" him. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uFT6Dah

Sheffield Wednesday fans donate over Bradley Lowery 'mockery'

Two men are in custody after supporters appeared to taunt opposing fans with a picture of Bradley. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/w5AtX2b

Sycamore Gap: Brian Blessed says cut down tree 'not dead'

Brian Blessed says the cut down Sycamore Gap tree could still regrow and become "very bushy". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/B6wOVoS

Dame Helen Mirren speaks of 'delicate balance' in playing Golda Meir

The Oscar-winning actor has faced criticism for playing Israel's first female PM Golda Meir in a new film. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/D9RS5tI

Comedian and actor on Laura Kuenssberg programme

The comedian was on Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg, so Laura asked him to do some impressions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SsyVaw2

Russia police crisis: Burned out, disappointed and demoralised

Russia's police force is in crisis, with officers are quitting to become taxi-drivers and couriers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4cdwiCU

'I had to live in a two-bed flat with 20 other men' - student

Nazmush Shahadat was accepted on to a UK university course but he couldn't find a house to live in. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1zmRUWL

Rouen fire: Major fire breaks out in French city

A huge fire tears through two disused buildings in the French city, with flames and smoke rising high into the sky. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/W0d6MOo