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City of cafes: Shanghai’s love affair with coffee

Shanghai has seen a boom in cafes, with the government claiming it now has more than any other place in the world. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5pIOWe8

Warrant issued for Katie Price's arrest

An arrest warrant is issued after she failed to attend a court hearing relating to her bankruptcies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/J8aUKqH

Fencer competes at Olympics while seven months pregnant

Egyptian fencer Nada Hafez reveals she is seven months pregnant after competing at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on Monday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6e2PmWO

When will VAT get added to private school fees?

The King's Speech confirmed that the government will change the way private school fees are taxed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/y950M7Q

Wrongly convicted postmasters get new compensation scheme

Hundreds will get payouts of at least £450,000 but could qualify for more. from BBC News https://ift.tt/P8oT0r5

Health alert for England as temperatures of 32C forecast

The hottest day of the year in the UK could be recorded on Tuesday before thunderstorms roll in from BBC News https://ift.tt/Rbdapvo

Sacked Met officers to have appeal over athlete search

Two officers were sacked after stopping and searching British athlete Bianca Williams and her partner. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2KMcJq6

The Papers: GPs threaten 'standstill' and 'silver for Peaty'

Monday's papers focus on GPs threatening industrial action and Adam Peaty narrowly missing a gold medal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/coWD7xs

What is Hezbollah and will it go to war with Israel?

A deadly attack on the Israeli occupied Golan Heights has heightened fears of full-on fighting. from BBC News https://ift.tt/I9JW2kb

Watch: Biles produces stunning beam display on Olympics return

Watch USA's Simone Biles produce a sublime beam routine, scoring 14.733 on her return to Olympic action in the women's artistic gymnastics qualifying at Paris 2024. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hPwteu9

Convicted child rapist Van de Velde booed on Olympic debut

Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde is booed as he makes his Olympic beach volleyball debut to a mixed reaction in Paris. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bWnyDVu

Cineworld to shut six branches as part of restructure

The cinema giant has announced six sites in the UK that it plans to close as part of a restructure. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BqKUksd

Watch how diving duo won Team GB's first medal

Watch as Great Britain's Scarlett Mew Jensen and Yasmin Harper secure GB's first bronze medal as they scored over 300 points in Women's synchronised 3m springboard at the Paris 2024 Olympics. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EH2Z5Rl

Why school exclusions are at record levels

Exclusions in schools in England are sky-high - but experts say it's about more than worsening behaviour. from BBC News https://ift.tt/F8rJgfv

PC to face criminal investigation over airport kick video

A PC is to be investigated over an alleged assault on a man at Manchester Airport, the police watchdog says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Eat2JsK

Drivers ripped off by fuel prices, warns watchdog

The Competition and Markets Authority says poor competition cost British motorists £1.6bn last year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kiMsRtv

Wildfires force 25,000 to evacuate Jasper resort in Rockies

People were told to leave the popular tourist town of Jasper on Tuesday as fires approached. from BBC News https://ift.tt/unFDOxI

Taiwan grounds flights as it braces for Typhoon Gaemi

The storm has led to the cancellation of parts of its largest annual military drills. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mpjQBw9

Ukrainian attack on ferry kills one in Russian port

The attack, which left several injured, occurred on a port near the illegally-annexed Crimean peninsula. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZuVjgY3

Engravings reveal Pepys' lifelong love of fashion

The diarist's fashion print collection reveals his anxiety about dressing appropriately, says expert. from BBC News https://ift.tt/V1nE9U2

World's longest rowing boat to carry Olympic flame

The 24-seater boat will take the Olympic torch down a section of the River Marne on Sunday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3tr8q7B

British woman and husband found dead after trying to cross Atlantic

Sarah Packwood and husband Brett Clibbery had set off from Nova Scotia and were heading for the Azores on their yacht, Theros from BBC News https://ift.tt/02IPYu8

Bangladesh court scraps most job quotas after deadly unrest

More than 100 people have died in the unrest, with at least 50 people killed on Friday alone. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dpQOMoB

Be vigilant to fake emails, calls and websites, cyber agencies warn

Agencies in the UK and Australia are warning people to be vigilante to fake emails, calls and websites. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XJFtU7M

Ukrainian nationalist ex-MP shot dead in Lviv street

Iryna Farion caused controversy by suggesting that “true patriots” of Ukraine should not speak Russian in any situation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZSKdGhw

Dr Alex George awarded honorary degree

Dr Alex George was "moved to tears" when he received the letter offering him an honorary degree. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1wcspF8

What is the UK Covid inquiry and how does it work?

It has taken evidence from politicians, officials and experts in London, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3b8cMjn

Ucas scraps personal statements for university admissions

Ucas says the change will encourage applicants from disadvantaged backgrounds to apply to higher education. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AXnMdsF

New tech aims to keep polar bears and people apart

Fears about the two species coming into contact are growing as Arctic sea ice melts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/w74NvIH

How quickly are prices rising in the UK?

The rate at which prices are rising has fallen from record highs, meeting the 2% target. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zx2AXkg

What is the King's Speech and why is it important?

Charles will deliver the King's Speech as part of the State Opening of Parliament on 17 July 2024. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UzTw5Bs

'Serial killer' arrested after bodies found in Kenya dump

The 33-year-old confessed to having killed at least 42 women since 2022, police say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fqlRbi9

Second child dies in house fire

A second child died overnight in hospital following a fire at a terraced house in east London. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZB75iRA

MPs' safety 'keeps me awake at night,' says Speaker

Sir Lindsay Hoyle says he has "never seen anything as bad" as the level of threats against MPs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Qwyzb9J

No 10 behind bloodiest day of miners' strike - Welsh government lawyer

The Welsh government's top lawyer says Downing Street wanted the miners to get "a good beating". from BBC News https://ift.tt/GKvAUJC

New MPs, new government... new politics?

Amol and Nick on why prisons are at the top of Starmer’s in-tray. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tsP291Y

Israeli military tells all Gaza City residents to evacuate

Leaflets addressed to "everyone" in the city are dropped instructing them to head to central Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/stIVvk1

Dyer recalls theatre fail after night on drugs

Actor Danny Dyer says he had a panic attack after forgetting his lines following a night smoking crack. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yRZtf3n

President's daughter hopes coming out will change anti-gay laws

Brenda Biya says her family in Cameroon was angry when she posted a photo of her kissing a woman. from BBC News https://ift.tt/f2nWHsU

Modi's balancing act as he meets Putin in Moscow

Mr Modi's visit coincides with a Nato summit, where Russia's invasion of Ukraine will be a major theme. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cxejNDh

What to know as Alec Baldwin's Rust shooting trial begins

The actor maintains he never pulled the trigger, which will be a key claim at the centre of the trial. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SE2caOZ

UK music needs 'the next Zayn', says Simon Cowell

The X Factor and Britain’s Got Talent boss starts his search for the next big UK boyband in Liverpool. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3qXQUPn

Biden interview fails to quell Democrat concerns over fitness

Fifth Democratic member of Congress calls for him to quit re-election campaign, a day after his TV appearance. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ht5zNRn

Mexico's coast battered by Hurricane Beryl

The storm is expected to re-intensify over the Gulf the Mexico after being downgraded. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ftMeh4Q

Watch: Starmer tells Cabinet 'we have a huge amount of work to do'

Starmer tells Cabinet 'we have a huge amount of work to do' from BBC News https://ift.tt/zsweUYP

Tories mull next steps after election drubbing

The party's historic defeat has already triggered a debate about whether it should move to the right. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Tx8QBr7

Fifty violent attacks shock France ahead of crunch vote

The interior minister says 51 candidates and activists have been targeted ahead of Sunday's election. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5g9X0CJ

Mbappe v Ronaldo: Real Madrid galacticos past & future meet

Growing up, Kylian Mbappe had Cristiano Ronaldo posters on his wall. On Friday they will meet as France play Portugal at Euro 2024. from BBC News https://ift.tt/g4yR12s

What we know about the India crush that killed 121

The incident that took place during a religious gathering is among the deadliest crushes in India in a decade. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PEi7GUl

Grief and anger after India crush kills 121

Most of the dead were women - killed as crowds left a packed religious gathering in Uttar Pradesh state. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XctZauo

How a Gaza 'stunt' divided Australia's parliament

A senator says she has been "exiled" for voting against her party to recognise Palestinian statehood. from BBC News https://ift.tt/P8yml0I

Sex abuse head teacher 'could have been stopped'

Neil Foden has been jailed for sexually abusing girls - but there were complaints about him in 2019. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dqBpg5f

Queen Camilla hosts boy who missed garden party

Tony Hudgell was on his way to Buckingham Palace in May when he got stuck in traffic on the M20. from BBC News https://ift.tt/URuTh2e