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WATCH: Eurovision's second semi-final... in 59 seconds - BBC News | 2023-05-12T00:00:00 | null | As usual, the Eurovision Song Contest brings the most eclectic mix of performers. | null | The second instalment of the Eurovision Song Contest semi-finals didn't fail to provide a variety of memorable performances.
Here's a selection from the show in Liverpool.
Available to UK viewers only | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65564195 |
Eurovision: Ukraine's Zelensky should address contest, says Rishi Sunak - BBC News | 2023-05-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The organisers of the song contest turned down a request from Ukraine's president to speak. | UK Politics | Volodymyr Zelensky met Rishi Sunak during a trip to Downing Street in February
Rishi Sunak is "disappointed" Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has not been allowed to address this year's Eurovision, his spokesman says.
The organisers, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), say it would breach its political impar... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-65574033 |
Sudan conflict: Army and RSF agree deal to protect civilians - BBC News | 2023-05-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | They agree to allow safe passage for civilians and to protect relief workers but not to a ceasefire. | Africa | Sudanese refugees have fled into neighbouring Ethiopia to escape the conflict
After nearly a week of talks, Sudan's warring parties have signed a deal to alleviate the suffering of the civilian population, but have made little progress towards peace.
This is a first step to providing relief for trapped civilians.
Th... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-65569513 |
Gothenburg Greats: Dons who beat Real Madrid get Freedom of Aberdeen - BBC News | 2023-05-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Former Aberdeen FC players who famously won the 1983 European Cup Winners' Cup are honoured. | NE Scotland, Orkney & Shetland | The players were honoured at the ceremony at Pittodrie
Members of the Aberdeen FC team who famously won the 1983 European Cup Winners' Cup have been awarded Freedom of the City.
The Dons beat Real Madrid 2-1 to lift the trophy in Gothenburg, Sweden.
Fans gathered at the club's Pittodrie Stadium to watch the Freedom ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-65561922 |
Australian government approves first new coal mine since elected - BBC News | 2023-05-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The government came to power a year ago promising greater action on climate change. | Australia | The Australian government has approved a new coal mine for the first time since it was elected - on a climate action platform - last year.
The government was bound by national environment laws when considering Central Queensland's Isaac River coal mine, a spokeswoman said.
Only one coal mine proposal has ever been bl... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-65541621 |
Sats reading paper: Government defends 'challenging' tests - BBC News | 2023-05-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | An English reading paper fuels debate about the purpose of the tests for Year 6 pupils in England. | Family & Education | The government has defended tests for Year 6 pupils across England, after some parents and teachers said a paper in this week's Sats was too difficult.
One head teacher said the English reading test included some "GCSE-level" questions. Some pupils were left in tears and did not finish the paper.
It has fuelled a deb... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-65570684 |
Wild lion Loonkiito, 'one of the world's oldest', killed in Kenya - BBC News | 2023-05-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | "Symbol of resilience" Loonkiito was killed after preying on livestock in a Kenyan village on Wednesday. | Africa | At 19, Loonkiito had a longer life than most wild lions
A wild male lion believed to be one of the world's oldest has died after being speared by herders, authorities in Kenya have said.
Loonkiito, who was 19, died in Olkelunyiet village on Wednesday night after preying on livestock.
Conservation group Lion Guardian... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-65574623 |
Mae Muller gets surprise call from Ringo Starr! - BBC News | 2023-05-12T00:00:00 | null | Before the ex-Beatle rang her, a choir burst into song with her Eurovision entry, I Wrote A Song. | null | UK Eurovision entrant Mae Muller has had a double surprise on the streets of Liverpool ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest final.
During an interview with the BBC, a choir burst into song with her Eurovision entry, I Wrote A Song.
Then one of Liverpool's most famous sons sent her a good luck message. | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65572099 |
The View: Gig halted after band members clash on stage - BBC News | 2023-05-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The concert by The View was halted after the lead singer apparently threw a punch at the bassist. | Manchester | The View, pictured left to right: Darren Rennie, Kieren Webster, Pete Reilly and Kyle Falconer
A gig came to an abrupt halt after The View lead singer apparently threw a punch at the band's bassist.
Fans were left shocked when the disturbance broke out between Kyle Falconer and Kieren Webster at The Deaf Institute in... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-65558954 |
Plaid Cymru: MS says misconduct in party allowed to go on too long - BBC News | 2023-05-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Mid and West Wales Senedd member says Plaid needs a culture change after leader's resignation. | Wales | Cefin Campbell says "unacceptable behaviour" was tolerated in Plaid Cymru for many years
A culture of bullying and misogyny in Plaid Cymru was allowed to go on "too long", one of its MSs has said.
Cefin Campbell said rumours of misconduct were known about for "many years" within the party and everyone who failed to r... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-65570357 |
Free school meals: Rising food prices 'harming Wales plan' - BBC News | 2023-05-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | There are calls for extra funding for caterers so they can deliver better food for pupils. | Wales | A payment of £2.90 per child per meals is no longer viable, says Prof Kevin Morgan
The increasing cost of food means school caterers are struggling to deliver the Welsh government's plan for universal free school meals.
School food expert Prof Kevin Morgan said the government needs to look at increasing the price per... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-65557956 |
South Africa supplied arms to Russia - US ambassador Reuben Brigety - BBC News | 2023-05-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | President Cyril Ramaphosa's office says it is disappointed by the claims and demands evidence. | Africa | The Russian fleet sent to South Africa for naval exercises was led by the Admiral Gorshkov warship, seen here in Cape Town in February
The US ambassador to South Africa has accused the country of supplying weapons to Russia despite its professed neutrality in the war in Ukraine.
Reuben Brigety claimed that a Russian ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-65563027 |
Education: Cannabis linked to increase in school exclusions - BBC News | 2023-05-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Attendance in one Welsh country remains lower than pre-pandemic levels, following trends across Wales. | Wales | The report from Flintshire council finds that exclusions are generally on the rise across the county
Cannabis related issues have led to an increase in exclusions from schools, a council report has found.
Data collected in Flintshire showed that absences are increasing in the county, following similar trends across W... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-65571907 |
Eurovision stars complete BBC quiz - BBC News | 2023-05-12T00:00:00 | null | Mae Muller, Victor Vernicos and Gustaph answer six Eurovision questions. | null | Mae Muller, Victor Vernicos and Gustaph answer six questions from the BBC News Eurovision quiz.
Watch to find out how they got on.
To have a go yourself, find the filter on the BBC News Instagram account on a mobile device and tilt your head sideways to select 'true' or 'false' in augmented reality.
And it's on TikT... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65578337 |
Labour takes sexual harassment extremely seriously, says Keir Starmer - BBC News | 2023-05-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The Labour leader faces questions about an investigation that found a senior party aide groped an intern. | UK Politics | Sir Keir Starmer has said he takes allegations of sexual harassment "extremely seriously" after a Labour aide received a warning after allegedly groping a junior a staff member.
The adviser to a member of Labour's front bench was allowed to keep his job, though he has now resigned.
Misconduct allegations "are taken s... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-65572165 |
Teen's terror plot against police and soldiers thwarted by mother - BBC News | 2023-05-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Islamist militant Matthew King faces sentence for planning attacks on British soldiers and police. | Essex | A teenage Islamic State convert who has admitted plotting attacks on British police and soldiers has had his sentencing delayed after reports he has threatened to behead a prison imam.
The judge at the Old Bailey has adjourned the sentencing of 19-year-old Matthew King from Wickford in Essex.
He was put under surveil... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-65576185 |
Vesna 'are not your dolls': Eurovision Q&A - BBC News | 2023-05-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Six piece girl band Vesna have already made the final, with a song that urges support for Ukraine. | Entertainment & Arts | Every day this week, we're speaking to one of the leading contenders for the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest.
For our penultimate chat, we caught up with girl group Vesna, whose feminist anthem My Sister's Crown sailed through Tuesday's qualifiers, thanks to its defiant refrain: "We are not your dolls".
Although they're... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65556806 |
Jordan Neely: Ex-Marine Daniel Penny to be charged over New York subway death - BBC News | 2023-05-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Daniel Penny, 24, will be accused of causing the death of Jordan Neely who was placed in a chokehold. | US & Canada | The incident on 1 May was filmed by bystanders and sparked protests across New York
A former US Marine who placed a homeless man in a fatal chokehold on the New York subway is expected to be charged with manslaughter.
Daniel Penny, 24, will be arrested on Friday and accused of causing the death of 30-year-old Jordan ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-65567073 |
Kids react to UK's past Eurovision winners - BBC News | 2023-05-12T00:00:00 | null | From Bucks Fizz to Sandie Shaw, what do Liverpool children think about previous champions? | null | The UK has won Eurovision five times, so what do children think about these past performances?
To reflect on the UK’s previous success, kids from the Liverpool Philharmonic Melody Makers choir give their honest reviews. | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-65548573 |
Three teachers in hospital after Johnstone High School disturbance - BBC News | 2023-05-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The teachers and a 14-year-old pupil were injured in an incident at Johnstone High School. | Glasgow & West Scotland | Three teachers and a 14-year-old pupil have been injured in a disturbance at Johnstone High School in Renfrewshire.
Police were called at about 10:45 after a former pupil entered the school.
Three female teachers aged 59, 48 and 34 were taken to the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley with minor injuries to be checke... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-65574915 |
Ukraine claims gains in Bakhmut after Russia denials - BBC News | 2023-05-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | After months of slow Russian advances in the devastated city, the momentum seems to have shifted. | Europe | A Ukrainian soldier firing an anti-tank grenade launcher at a front line near Bakhmut (pictured on 3 May)
Ukraine says it has recaptured ground in Bakhmut, a rare advance after months of grinding Russian gains in the eastern city.
Kyiv said its forces advanced 2km (1.2 miles) in a week. Russia said its troops had reg... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-65567143 |
Ukraine war: WFP chief Cindy McCain says grain deal with Russia needed to feed world - BBC News | 2023-05-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Cindy McCain tells the BBC's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg programme the deal must be renewed by 18 May. | Europe | A grain terminal at the port in Odesa in Ukraine
The head of the World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that it will be difficult to feed the world if Russia pulls out of the Ukraine grain deal.
Cindy McCain told the BBC's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg programme that the deal, which is due to expire on 18 May, must be ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-65565800 |
E Jean Carroll: Donald Trump appeals against $5m verdict in sex abuse trial - BBC News | 2023-05-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | A jury on Tuesday found Mr Trump liable for the sexual assault and defamation of writer E Jean Carroll | US & Canada | Former US President Donald Trump has filed a court notice of appeal two days after a civil trial found he sexually abused a woman, E Jean Carroll, in a New York department store.
A New York jury awarded Ms Carroll nearly $5m in damages over her allegation that Mr Trump attacked her in the 1990s.
Jurors found Mr Trump... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-65566501 |
Plaid Cymru leader Adam Price quits after damning report - BBC News | 2023-05-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Adam Price quits after review found misogyny, harassment and bullying in his party. | Wales | Adam Price says he no longer had the support of his party
Adam Price has quit as Plaid Cymru leader after a report found misogyny, harassment and bullying in the party.
North Wales Senedd member Llyr Gruffydd will take over as interim leader, with a new leader in place in the summer, the party has said.
It follows m... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-65553413 |
Prince Harry: Claimants 'smearing' Mirror executives, lawyer says - BBC News | 2023-05-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Andrew Green KC says there have been "extreme allegations of dishonesty" as the group mounts its defence. | UK | The third day of the High Court hearing over alleged phone hacking claims against Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN) has wrapped up.
The claims have been brought by Prince Harry and three other high-profile claimants, represented by barrister David Sherborne KC.
This morning, Sherborne alleged that unlawful information-ga... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-65566057 |
MP Joanna Cherry's Fringe show to go ahead after trans row - BBC News | 2023-05-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Joanna Cherry's show was cancelled over her views on transgender issues, but the venue apologised. | Scotland | SNP MP Joanna Cherry had said she would take legal action against The Stand if neccesary
The comedy club which cancelled a Fringe show by SNP MP Joanna Cherry has reinstated the event.
The Stand had cancelled the show after staff said they were not comfortable with her views on transgender issues.
But the venue has ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-65575748 |
Tens of thousands at US border as Title 42 migrant policy ends - BBC News | 2023-05-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | A record number of people are arriving at the southern border after a pandemic-era rule ended. | US & Canada | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Watch: What is the Title 42 border policy?
Tens of thousands of people are waiting to cross into the US from Mexico, officials say, after a pandemic-era border policy expired on Friday.
The policy, known as Title 42, allowe... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-65567132 |
Your pictures of Scotland: 5 - 12 May - BBC News | 2023-05-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 5 and 12 May. | Scotland | A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 5 and 12 May.
Send your photos to scotlandpictures@bbc.co.uk. Please ensure you adhere to the BBC's rules regarding photographs that can be found here.
Please also ensure you take your pictures safely and responsibly.
Conditions of use: If you submit an image,... | https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-65493713 |
Eurovision: Russia banned from competing at 2022 Song Contest - BBC News | 2023-05-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The organisers said the inclusion of Russia could bring the competition into disrepute. | Entertainment & Arts | Rock band Maneskin won last year's Eurovision and have gone on to score top 10 hits in the US, the UK and the rest of Europe
Russia will no longer be allowed to participate in this year's Eurovision Song Contest, the European Broadcasting Union has said.
The EBU, which produces the event, said Russia's inclusion coul... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-60530513 |
Phone hacking authorised at highest levels of publisher, court hears - BBC News | 2023-05-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Prince Harry's lawyer claims investigators received huge sums to illicitly obtain private information. | UK | Prince Harry attended the High Court in March for a separate hearing against the publisher of the Daily Mail newspaper
Unlawful information gathering was widespread and authorised by those at the highest levels of Mirror Group Newspapers, a court has heard.
Prince Harry is among high-profile figures accusing the publ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-65555637 |
Hacker marketplace still active despite police 'takedown' claim - BBC News | 2023-05-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Police said the "dangerous" Genesis Market had been dismantled, but it is still selling hacker products. | Technology | Officers from Britain's National Crime Agency arrest a suspect during raids in Grimsby last month
A hacker marketplace used to steal accounts for Netflix, Amazon and other services is still active, despite police saying it had been taken down.
Last month, an international police operation announced that Genesis Marke... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65558612 |
Imran Khan leaves court after being granted bail - BBC News | 2023-05-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | It follows a Supreme Court ruling that his arrest on corruption charges was illegal. | Asia | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.
Pakistan's ex-prime minister Imran Khan has left court premises in Islamabad, a day after the Supreme Court ruled his dramatic arrest on corruption charges was illegal.
On Friday evening, Mr Khan's party said he was heading... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-65571796 |
Elon Musk names Linda Yaccarino new Twitter boss - BBC News | 2023-05-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | NBCUniversal's former advertising head is revealed as the new chief executive of the social network. | Business | Elon Musk has named a new chief executive of Twitter, just over six months after his controversial takeover of the social media company.
The billionaire said Linda Yaccarino, the former head of advertising at NBCUniversal, would oversee business operations at the site, which has been struggling to make money.
He said... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65574826 |
Seeing a UFO in Glasgow inspired my Eurovision song - BBC News | 2023-05-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Rikki Peebles was favourite to win in 1987, singing about an extra terrestrial spotted over the M8. | Scotland | Many of Eurovision's performances have been described as out of this world.
And last year's near-win by Sam Ryder, who sang Space Man, brought the 2023 final to Liverpool.
But Scots singer-songwriter Rikki Peebles was on the trend decades before.
He represented the UK in 1987 with a song inspired by his sighting of ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-65556858 |
Who is Plaid Cymru's Adam Price? - BBC News | 2023-05-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Adam Price was long-regarded as a great hope for Plaid Cymru but departs amid a bullying scandal. | Wales politics | Adam Price took over as party leader in autumn 2018
Adam Price said Plaid Cymru's "time has come" when he took over as leader five years ago.
His victory was not unexpected - with his imposing presence and strong oratory skills, Mr Price had long been regarded as a future leader.
But he departs after a report heavil... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-63872715 |
Harry and others 'long way off' proving hacking claims, Mirror publisher says - BBC News | 2023-05-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Prince Harry is among high-profile figures accusing Mirror Group Newspapers of illicit practices. | UK | Prince Harry is one of four people taking action against the newspaper publisher
Prince Harry and other celebrity claimants are a "long way off" proving Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN) unlawfully gathered information on them, the publisher has told a court.
Harry is among high-profile figures accusing MGN of various il... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-65570185 |
Ukraine war: Inside the fight for the last streets of Bakhmut - BBC News | 2023-05-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The eastern city is a crumpled, skeletal wreck. But Ukraine knows losing it could be costly. | Europe | Ukrainian forces are preparing for a counteroffensive near the besieged city of Bakhmut
In a bunker just outside the city limits of Bakhmut, Ukraine's 77th Brigade direct artillery fire to support their infantry - their last line of defence on the western edge of the city.
Ukraine is still clinging to the last few st... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-65533192 |
Wildfire smoke from Alberta and British Columbia reaches US - BBC News | 2023-05-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Satellite images show much of Canada and parts of US blanketed by smoke from the Alberta wildfires. | US & Canada | Images from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration show the smoke from the Alberta wildfires
Much of Canada and parts of the US are blanketed by smoke as wildfires in the province of Alberta continue to rage.
As of Thursday, there are 75 active wildfires in Alberta, 23 of which are considered out of cont... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-65566072 |
Ukraine war: Bakhmut defender remembered by comrades - BBC News | 2023-05-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Pavel Kuzin single-handedly manned a machine gun in Bakhmut so his comrades could be evacuated. | Europe | Pavel Kuzin was killed in Bakhmut amid brutal fighting around the eastern Ukrainian city
Staff sergeant Pavel Kuzin took his position at the machine gun - the only soldier still able to fight. Everyone else in his troop lay dead or injured.
Suffering from shell-shock and with one arm bandaged, the 37-year-old fired a... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-65313367 |
Daniel Penny: Ex-Marine in court charged with manslaughter over New York subway death - BBC News | 2023-05-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Daniel Penny is charged with manslaughter after putting Jordan Neely in a chokehold on a subway. | US & Canada | Protesters stand on the train tracks at the Lexington Ave/63rd Street subway station during a "Justice for Jordan Neely" protest Image caption: Protesters stand on the train tracks at the Lexington Ave/63rd Street subway station during a "Justice for Jordan Neely" protest
Multiple protests erupted in the days after Jo... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-us-canada-65553189 |
Hospital boss claims unfair dismissal after chairman 'bullied' her - BBC News | 2023-05-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The Countess of Chester trust chief executive also accuses the chairman of putting finance over safety. | Health | Dr Susan Gilby said she faced "offensively sexist comments" in meetings
A former NHS chief executive is suing her employer, saying she was "bullied, harassed, intimidated and undermined" by the hospital trust's chairman.
In legal papers, seen by BBC News, Dr Susan Gilby alleges she was effectively unfairly dismissed ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-65538005 |
Ex-Marine charged with New York subway chokehold death of Jordan Neely - BBC News | 2023-05-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Daniel Penny, 24, faces up to 15 years if convicted of the death of 30-year-old Jordan Neely. | US & Canada | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.
A former US Marine who placed a passenger in a fatal chokehold on the New York subway has appeared in court to be charged with manslaughter.
Daniel Penny, 24, is accused of causing the death of 30-year-old Jordan Neely on 1... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-65573879 |
Hannah Waddingham: From Ted Lasso to a Eurovision Song Contest star - BBC News | 2023-05-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The English actress, one of the song contest's co-hosts this year, is already a fan favourite. | Entertainment & Arts | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.
The standout stars of this year's Eurovision Song Contest do not just include the competitors - one of the hosts has become a fan favourite as well.
Hannah Waddingham has been a leading lady on stage for more than two decad... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65556783 |
Nikki Allan murder: David Boyd guilty of killing Sunderland girl - BBC News | 2023-05-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | David Boyd lured seven-year-old Nikki Allan to a derelict building where he beat and stabbed her. | Tyne & Wear | David Boyd will be sentenced on 23 May for murdering Nikki Allan
A convicted child abuser has been found guilty of brutally murdering a seven-year-old girl more than 30 years ago.
Nikki Allan was repeatedly hit with a brick and stabbed dozens of times before her body was abandoned in a derelict building near her home... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-65534421 |
New York City passes law barring weight discrimination - BBC News | 2023-05-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | America's largest city joins a movement to make size a protected trait on par with race and gender. | Business | Supporters of New York City's weight discrimination bill rally in New York
New York City has passed a bill outlawing discrimination based on weight, joining a growing movement in the US to make size a protected trait on par with race and gender.
More than 40% of American adults are considered obese and studies show w... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65562288 |
Delayed CalMac catamaran begins sailings on Arran route - BBC News | 2023-05-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The boat, hired at a cost of £9m, still has an issue which prevents it from sailing on the Islay route. | Glasgow & West Scotland | MV Alfred completed its first sailing for CalMac on Friday
CalMac's chartered catamaran MV Alfred has entered service on the west coast ferry operator's Arran route.
But a technical problem with its starboard thruster has ruled out its use on CalMac's Islay service for now.
The Scottish government has provided £9m f... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-65558335 |
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby given speeding fine - BBC News | 2023-05-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Justin Welby admitted the offence and was given three penalty points at a magistrates' court. | London | The Most Reverend Justin Welby was caught driving 5mph above the 20mph speed limit, near Lambeth Palace
The Archbishop of Canterbury has been fined more than £500 and given three penalty points after he was caught speeding in London.
The Most Reverend Justin Welby was recorded driving at 25mph in a 20mph zone in his ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-65572257 |
Officials urged Braverman to halt asylum plan for RAF Scampton - BBC News | 2023-05-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Civil servants told the home secretary to halt plans to house asylum seekers at the Lincolnshire site. | UK Politics | Civil servants advised the home secretary to abandon plans to house asylum seekers at a former RAF base in Lincolnshire, it has emerged.
In an email from February, seen by the BBC, a senior Home Office official advised Suella Braverman to stop work on the site at RAF Scampton.
The official noted "significant challeng... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-65577195 |
Green minister Lorna Slater criticised for using private ferry - BBC News | 2023-05-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The Tories accuse Lorna Slater of hypocrisy for chartering a boat instead of taking a Calmac ferry to Rum. | Scotland politics | Scottish Greens minister Lorna Slater has been accused of hypocrisy for using a private ferry for an official visit to an island.
The boat was hired to take a group of eight people, including Ms Slater, to Rum on Friday morning.
The Scottish government said it would ensure the best value for taxpayers and allow Ms Sl... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-65570607 |
Eurovision semi-final: Australia break this year's rock 'curse' - BBC News | 2023-05-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The five-piece band, whose singer is an immigration lawyer, are one of 10 acts going to the final. | Entertainment & Arts | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.
Australia's Voyager have broken the rock group curse at this year's Eurovision Song Contest by qualifying for Saturday's grand final.
The five-piece, fronted by immigration lawyer Danny Estrin, sailed through the second sem... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65561578 |
UK economy: Cost of living and strikes weigh on growth - BBC News | 2023-05-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The economy grew only slightly in the first three months of the year, as high prices kept purse strings tight. | Business | The UK grew only weakly in the first three months of the year with the economy hit by strikes, cost of living pressures and wet weather.
The economy grew by just 0.1% between January and March, figures showed, and it remains smaller than levels seen before the Covid pandemic.
The UK is also lagging behind growth seen... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65562888 |
Woman in coma after Earl's Court royal police escort crash - family - BBC News | 2023-05-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | A police motorcycle was escorting the Duchess of Edinburgh when the crash happened, police say. | London | Helen Holland was critically injured in a crash with a police motorcycle escorting the Duchess of Edinburgh on Wednesday
A woman who was critically injured in a crash with a police motorcycle escorting the Duchess of Edinburgh is in a coma in hospital, her family say.
Helen Holland, 81, was hit at the junction of Wes... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-65570762 |
Elon Musk says he has appointed new Twitter boss - BBC News | 2023-05-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The billionaire has been under pressure to name someone else to lead the company and focus on his other firms. | Business | Elon Musk says that he has found a new chief executive to lead Twitter.
He announced the news on the social media platform, which he bought last year for $44bn (£35bn).
Mr Musk did not name the site's new boss but said "she" would start in six weeks, and he would become executive chairman and chief technology officer... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65562289 |
Paul Clark: Former MP jailed over child abuse images - BBC News | 2023-05-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Former Labour MP Paul Clark represented Gillingham in Kent for 13 years. | Kent | Former Labour MP Paul Clark was sentenced to two years and four months in prison
A former Labour MP who shared child abuse material has been jailed.
Paul Clark, who represented Gillingham in Kent for 13 years, was caught with more than 1,400 images on five electronic devices.
During his career, Clark worked as a par... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-65557543 |
UK confirms supply of Storm Shadow long-range missiles in Ukraine - BBC News | 2023-05-12T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The Storm Shadow cruise missile will give Ukraine new capabilities in its conflict with Russia. | Europe | The UK has confirmed it is supplying Ukraine with long-range missiles it requested for its fight against invading Russian forces.
The Storm Shadow cruise missile has a range of over 250km (155 miles), according to the manufacturer.
By contrast, the US-supplied Himars missiles used by Ukraine only have a range of arou... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-65558070 |
Sudan crisis: Sudanese singer Shaden Gardood killed in crossfire - BBC News | 2023-05-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Shaden Gardood, 37, died one day after Sudan's warring parties signed a deal to protect civilians. | Africa | One of Sudan's most prominent singers, Shaden Gardood, has been killed in crossfire in the Sudanese city of Omdurman.
Gardood died amid clashes between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on Friday.
The 37-year-old's death came only one day after the warring parties signed a deal to alle... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-65585746 |
ARC refuses to recall 67 million airbag inflators after regulator's request - BBC News | 2023-05-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The parts maker rejected the request, saying investigators had not found any "systemic" defects. | US & Canada | Concerns over exploding airbags have long plagued the motor industry
A company that supplies airbag parts to about one-quarter of US vehicles has rejected a request to recall its defective product.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said ARC Automotive's airbag inflators had ruptured and cause... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-65578475 |
Ukraine Eurovision act's city Ternopil attacked before performance - BBC News | 2023-05-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Ternopil was hit by Russian missiles before Tvorchi took the stage in Liverpool, authorities say. | Europe | Tvorchi held up a sign displaying the name of their hometown while participating in the Eurovision Song Contest
The hometown of Ukraine's Eurovision act was hit by Russian missiles moments before the band took to the stage in Liverpool, officials say.
The head of Ternopil regional state administration, Volodymyr Trus... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-65586701 |
Coronation photo shows King Charles with Prince William and Prince George - BBC News | 2023-05-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Official photo shows the King with his elder son and grandson, who are next in line to the throne. | UK | The King and his son and grandson were pictured on Coronation day in Buckingham Palace
The latest official Coronation photograph released by Buckingham Palace sends a strong message about the monarchy's next generations.
King Charles III is shown with his son Prince William and grandson Prince George, bringing togeth... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-65575553 |
Elon Musk names Linda Yaccarino new Twitter boss - BBC News | 2023-05-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | NBCUniversal's former advertising head is revealed as the new chief executive of the social network. | Business | Elon Musk has named a new chief executive of Twitter, just over six months after his controversial takeover of the social media company.
The billionaire said Linda Yaccarino, the former head of advertising at NBCUniversal, would oversee business operations at the site, which has been struggling to make money.
He said... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65574826 |
Who is Plaid Cymru's Adam Price? - BBC News | 2023-05-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Adam Price was long-regarded as a great hope for Plaid Cymru but departs amid a bullying scandal. | Wales politics | Adam Price took over as party leader in autumn 2018
Adam Price said Plaid Cymru's "time has come" when he took over as leader five years ago.
His victory was not unexpected - with his imposing presence and strong oratory skills, Mr Price had long been regarded as a future leader.
But he departs after a report heavil... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-63872715 |
Priti Patel: Tory leadership errors cost us dearly in local elections - BBC News | 2023-05-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The former home secretary blames "those in power" for Tory local election losses in a speech. | UK Politics | Priti Patel blamed the Tory leadership for the party's recent local election losses
Former home secretary Priti Patel has blamed the Conservative Party's leadership for heavy local election losses in a speech.
Ms Patel said she was sorry that it was "errors and mistakes sometimes of us in Westminster and our actions ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-65579691 |
Eurovision: Ukraine's Zelensky should address contest, says Rishi Sunak - BBC News | 2023-05-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The organisers of the song contest turned down a request from Ukraine's president to speak. | UK Politics | Volodymyr Zelensky met Rishi Sunak during a trip to Downing Street in February
Rishi Sunak is "disappointed" Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has not been allowed to address this year's Eurovision, his spokesman says.
The organisers, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), say it would breach its political impar... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-65574033 |
Race Across the World: Cathie and Tricia's special friendship - BBC News | 2023-05-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Childhood friends Cathie and Tricia exchanged barely a cross word on their 9,942-mile adventure. | Wales | Tricia (left) and Cathie have been friends since they were 13-year-old schoolgirls in mid Wales
From Thelma and Louise in the movies to the Absolutely Fabulous Patsy and Eddie, female friendships have been charming audiences for decades.
But there's a new couple of bosom buddies who have captured the hearts of many -... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-65571245 |
AI creator on the risks, opportunities and how it may make humans 'boring' - BBC News | 2023-05-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | AI boss on the future of artificial intelligence and what will happen if computers become more clever than humans. | UK Politics | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.
"Humans are a bit boring - it will be like, goodbye!" That's the personal prediction - that artificial intelligence (AI) will supplant humans in many roles - from one of the most important people you've probably never heard ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-65582386 |
Harry and others 'long way off' proving hacking claims, Mirror publisher says - BBC News | 2023-05-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Prince Harry is among high-profile figures accusing Mirror Group Newspapers of illicit practices. | UK | Prince Harry is one of four people taking action against the newspaper publisher
Prince Harry and other celebrity claimants are a "long way off" proving Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN) unlawfully gathered information on them, the publisher has told a court.
Harry is among high-profile figures accusing MGN of various il... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-65570185 |
Southampton 0-2 Fulham: Aleksandar Mitrovic scores on return from ban as Saints relegated from Premier League - BBC Sport | 2023-05-13T00:00:00 | null | Southampton's 11-year stay in the Premier League ends in tame fashion as their relegation is confirmed with defeat at home by Fulham. | null | Southampton 0-2 Fulham: Aleksandar Mitrovic scores on return from ban as Saints relegated from Premier League Last updated on .From the section Premier League
Aleksandar Mitrovic reached a career-high top-flight tally of 12 goals with Fulham's second at Southampton Southampton's 11-year stay in the Premier League ende... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65506033 |
Cyclone Mocha: People pack shelters as storm menaces refugee camp - BBC News | 2023-05-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Half a million people are evacuated to safer areas in Bangladesh as the powerful storm nears. | Asia | About half a million people are being evacuated to safer areas in south-eastern Bangladesh, ahead of a cyclone that could be extremely dangerous.
Mocha is predicted to make landfall at midday, with 170kph (106mph) winds and storm surges of up to 3.6m (12ft).
There are concerns the cyclone could hit the world's larges... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-65581169 |
Teen's terror plot against police and soldiers thwarted by mother - BBC News | 2023-05-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Islamist militant Matthew King faces sentence for planning attacks on British soldiers and police. | Essex | A teenage Islamic State convert who has admitted plotting attacks on British police and soldiers has had his sentencing delayed after reports he has threatened to behead a prison imam.
The judge at the Old Bailey has adjourned the sentencing of 19-year-old Matthew King from Wickford in Essex.
He was put under surveil... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-65576185 |
Chesterfield 2-2 Notts County (3-4 on penalties): Magpies seal promotion in shootout - BBC Sport | 2023-05-13T00:00:00 | null | Notts County beat Chesterfield on penalties in the National League promotion final to secure their return to the English Football League. | null | Last updated on .From the section National League
Notts County had missed out on automatic promotion by just four points to title winners Wrexham Notts County twice battled back from a goal down before beating Chesterfield on penalties in an astonishing National League promotion final at Wembley to reclaim their statu... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65521672 |
Eurovision live 2023: Sweden's Loreen crowned winner - BBC News | 2023-05-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The results came down to the wire, but ultimately the country to beat, Sweden, came out on top. | Entertainment & Arts | As Loreen sings in her Eurovision-winning song Tattoo "it's time to say goodbye".
And it's farewell from us here after a non-stop few hours of live coverage from this year's Eurovision Song Contest.
Lightning struck twice for the Swedish singer, as she claimed the crown for the second time in 11 years. While she was ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/entertainment-arts-65447817 |
Israel-Gaza: Shaky start to ceasefire ending five days of fighting - BBC News | 2023-05-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Palestinian rocket attacks and Israeli air strikes continued for hours after the ceasefire began. | Middle East | Palestinian Islamic Jihad confirmed a ceasefire had been agreed, while Israel said quiet would be met with quiet
There are hopes a ceasefire will take hold to end five days of fighting between Israel and Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) militants in Gaza.
It got off to a shaky start, as both sides kept firing for two ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-65585950 |
Ukraine claims gains in Bakhmut after Russia denials - BBC News | 2023-05-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | After months of slow Russian advances in the devastated city, the momentum seems to have shifted. | Europe | A Ukrainian soldier firing an anti-tank grenade launcher at a front line near Bakhmut (pictured on 3 May)
Ukraine says it has recaptured ground in Bakhmut, a rare advance after months of grinding Russian gains in the eastern city.
Kyiv said its forces advanced 2km (1.2 miles) in a week. Russia said its troops had reg... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-65567143 |
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak sees Southampton relegated from Premier League - BBC News | 2023-05-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The PM is a lifelong fan of the club, but his support was not enough to inspire them to beat relegation. | UK | Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was an unhappy onlooker as his football club Southampton suffered relegation.
With his party coming off heavy losses in the local elections, he may have been hoping for some good news as he took his seat at St Mary's Stadium.
However, sitting in the stands in jeans and a grey hoodie, he saw... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-65585908 |
Ukraine war: Pope tells Zelensky he is 'praying for peace' - BBC News | 2023-05-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The pontiff meets Ukraine's leader at the Vatican, pleading for urgent help to victims of Russia's invasion. | Europe | Saturday's talks between Pope Francis and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky lasted about 40 minutes, the Vatican said
Pope Francis has told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky he is constantly praying for peace after the two met privately at the Vatican.
The pontiff also stressed on the urgent need to help "t... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-65581170 |
Sats reading paper: Government defends 'challenging' tests - BBC News | 2023-05-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | An English reading paper fuels debate about the purpose of the tests for Year 6 pupils in England. | Family & Education | The government has defended tests for Year 6 pupils across England, after some parents and teachers said a paper in this week's Sats was too difficult.
One head teacher said the English reading test included some "GCSE-level" questions. Some pupils were left in tears and did not finish the paper.
It has fuelled a deb... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-65570684 |
Wild lion Loonkiito, 'one of the world's oldest', killed in Kenya - BBC News | 2023-05-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | "Symbol of resilience" Loonkiito was killed after preying on livestock in a Kenyan village on Wednesday. | Africa | At 19, Loonkiito had a longer life than most wild lions
A wild male lion believed to be one of the world's oldest has died after being speared by herders, authorities in Kenya have said.
Loonkiito, who was 19, died in Olkelunyiet village on Wednesday night after preying on livestock.
Conservation group Lion Guardian... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-65574623 |
Plaid Cymru leader Adam Price quits after damning report - BBC News | 2023-05-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Adam Price quits after review found misogyny, harassment and bullying in his party. | Wales | Adam Price says he no longer had the support of his party
Adam Price has quit as Plaid Cymru leader after a report found misogyny, harassment and bullying in the party.
North Wales Senedd member Llyr Gruffydd will take over as interim leader, with a new leader in place in the summer, the party has said.
It follows m... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-65553413 |
In pictures: Eurovision performances fire up fans - BBC News | 2023-05-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Electric performances have been firing up Eurovision fans in Liverpool for this year's final. | In Pictures | Fans from across the globe were treated to a Eurovision Song Contest feast in Liverpool.
The winners of the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest, Kalush Orchestra performed on stage at the start of the final.
UK entry Mae Muller took part in the flag parade as the proceedings began, and Marco Mengoni carried the Pride flag a... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-65584321 |
Hannah Waddingham: From Ted Lasso to a Eurovision Song Contest star - BBC News | 2023-05-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The English actress, one of the song contest's co-hosts this year, is already a fan favourite. | Entertainment & Arts | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.
The standout stars of this year's Eurovision Song Contest do not just include the competitors - one of the hosts has become a fan favourite as well.
Hannah Waddingham has been a leading lady on stage for more than two decad... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65556783 |
Nikki Allan murder: David Boyd guilty of killing Sunderland girl - BBC News | 2023-05-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | David Boyd lured seven-year-old Nikki Allan to a derelict building where he beat and stabbed her. | Tyne & Wear | David Boyd will be sentenced on 23 May for murdering Nikki Allan
A convicted child abuser has been found guilty of brutally murdering a seven-year-old girl more than 30 years ago.
Nikki Allan was repeatedly hit with a brick and stabbed dozens of times before her body was abandoned in a derelict building near her home... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-65534421 |
Swiss village of Brienz evacuated over risk of imminent rockslide - BBC News | 2023-05-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Brienz's 100 residents, as well as the village's dairy cows, were given 48 hours to evacuate. | Europe | The village of Brienz and its church at the foot of a mountainside rockfall
Residents of a tiny Swiss village have all been evacuated because of the risk of an imminent rockslide.
Brienz's fewer than 100 villagers were given just 48 hours to pack what they could and abandon their homes.
Even the dairy cows were load... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-65580427 |
Train strikes: RMT industrial action coincides with Eurovision final - BBC News | 2023-05-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | RMT union members from 14 rail companies are walking out on Saturday in a long-running pay row. | Business | RMT general secretary Mick Lynch (third from right) joins members of his union on Saturday outside Euston station
Rail passengers have faced travel disruption on the day of the Eurovision Song Contest final as RMT union members strike again in a long-running dispute over pay and conditions.
Transport Secretary Mark H... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65574063 |
Turkey election: Opposition dares to dream of Erdogan defeat - BBC News | 2023-05-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | President Erdogan, who says he has kept Turkey standing tall, faces a united opposition in Sunday's vote. | Europe | Supporters of the main challenger made his trademark heart-shape gesture at the rally
Turkey's all-powerful President Erdogan is in the fight of his life against an opposition that has united against him for Sunday's elections.
His main rival, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, appeared before a throng of supporters on Friday, flan... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-65568647 |
Sudan conflict: Grandmother died trapped by fighting in Khartoum - BBC News | 2023-05-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Alaweya Reshwan died at home in Khartoum, trapped by the fighting that is tearing Sudan apart. | Africa | Azhaar Sholgami is trying to bury her grandmother.
The elderly woman has been dead for days, no-one knows how many. She died alone, trapped in her house in Khartoum by the brutal battle between Sudan's two warring generals.
Azhaar had been watching from New York, desperately trying to save her. Now, she is desperatel... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-65576671 |
Rail strikes cynically targeting Eurovision, transport minister says - BBC News | 2023-05-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Transport Secretary Mark Harper says a "fair and reasonable pay offer" has been made to rail workers. | UK Politics | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Watch: Strikes should be not be targeting Eurovision, says Mark Harper
Transport Secretary Mark Harper has accused the RMT transport union of "cynically targeting the Eurovision song contest" by calling strikes on the day of... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-65441184 |
Gaza cancer patients face life-threatening treatment delays - BBC News | 2023-05-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Many patients are unable to leave for urgent treatment as Israel keeps all crossings shut, Palestinians say. | Middle East | Five days into the worst fighting in months between Israel and militant groups in Gaza, concern is mounting about the humanitarian situation in the Palestinian territory.
It is estimated that more than 200 patients, mostly with cancer, are unable to leave for urgently needed treatment. They include children.
Israel c... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-65393231 |
Green bread is crowned Britain's best loaf - BBC News | 2023-05-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Miyo Aoetsu invented Brioche Japonaise, which is flavoured with matcha, white chocolate and fruit. | Derby | Miyo Aoetsu says her speciality is a "fusion of Japanese and Western baking"
A green loaf of bread flavoured with matcha, white chocolate and fruit has been crowned the best loaf in Britain.
The bread, called Brioche Japonaise, was baked in Derbyshire by a woman who started baking as a hobby.
Miyo Aoetsu now runs Ku... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-65572068 |
Eurovision: 'Liverpool is brimming with pride and joy' - BBC News | 2023-05-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The countdown is on to the grand final of Eurovision in Liverpool and the city is buzzing. | Liverpool | The city is buzzing with life, music and many, many sequins
For seven months Liverpool has waited for this day, beating six other cities shortlisted for the honour of hosting Eurovision on behalf of war-torn Ukraine.
All eyes are now firmly on the city.
The place is "abuzz" according to the city region mayor, while ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-65573133 |
Eurovision: Catherine, Princess of Wales, makes surprise appearance - BBC News | 2023-05-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | She played an instrumental piece pre-recorded in Windsor Castle's Crimson Drawing Room earlier this month. | UK | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Watch Catherine, Princess of Wales, appear in surprise Eurovision cameo
Catherine, Princess of Wales, made a surprise appearance playing the piano during the opening performance of Eurovision.
She played an instrumental pie... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-65586380 |
Officials urged Braverman to halt asylum plan for RAF Scampton - BBC News | 2023-05-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Civil servants told the home secretary to halt plans to house asylum seekers at the Lincolnshire site. | UK Politics | Civil servants advised the home secretary to abandon plans to house asylum seekers at a former RAF base in Lincolnshire, it has emerged.
In an email from February, seen by the BBC, a senior Home Office official advised Suella Braverman to stop work on the site at RAF Scampton.
The official noted "significant challeng... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-65577195 |
Portuguese parliament votes to allow limited euthanasia - BBC News | 2023-05-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Doctors can now help people suffering from incurable diseases or severe injuries to end their lives. | Europe | Portugal's parliament has voted to allow medically assisted dying in certain limited circumstances.
Medical professionals will be allowed to help people die if they are in extreme suffering as a result of an incurable disease or severe injury and they are unable to end their own lives.
The vote overturned a series of... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-65574311 |
Papua New Guinea minister quits over luxury Coronation trip controversy - BBC News | 2023-05-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Papua New Guinea's foreign minister called critics of his daughter's TikTok "primitive animals". | Asia | Justin Tkatchenko was one of the Papua New Guinea delegates who went to London for King Charles III's coronation
Papua New Guinea's foreign minister has quit after a controversy over spending on the country's official delegation at King Charles III's coronation.
Justin Tkatchenko travelled with his daughter Savannah,... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-65579650 |
Loreen: Who is Sweden's two time Eurovision final winner? - BBC News | 2023-05-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | She had something none of the other contestants did - experience of winning it before. | Entertainment & Arts | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.
Sweden's Loreen was always the one to beat, and her team knew it too.
She had something none of the other contestants competing on Saturday's Eurovision grand final had - the experience of winning it before.
The 39-year-ol... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65347371 |
Sabotage probe after cables cut on Royal Navy warship HMS Glasgow - BBC News | 2023-05-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | BAE Systems launched an inquiry into "intentional damage" of HMS Glasgow at its yard on the Clyde. | Glasgow & West Scotland | HMS Glasgow was floated on the Clyde for the first time in December
An inquiry has been launched into "intentional damage" of a Royal Navy warship at a Scottish shipyard.
Defence contractor BAE Systems said repairs were being assessed after about 60 cables were cut on HMS Glasgow.
The Type 26 frigate is currently be... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-65582895 |
Porthmadog: Police officer suspended after punching video - BBC News | 2023-05-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | North Wales Police says it has suspended an officer who was filmed seemingly punching a suspect. | Wales | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. North Wales Police said the incident is being "fully investigated"
A police officer who was filmed seemingly punching a man nine times while restraining him has been suspended by North Wales Police.
The incident occurred du... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-65576683 |
Erdogan: Turkey's all-powerful leader of 20 years - BBC News | 2023-05-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | How Recep Tayyip Erdogan rose from humble beginnings to becoming a political giant. | Europe | President Erdogan has spearheaded numerous major infrastructure projects as part of a programme to modernise Turkey
From humble beginnings, Recep Tayyip Erdogan has grown into a political giant, leading Turkey for 20 years and reshaping his country more than any leader since Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the revered father o... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-13746679 |
Woman in coma after Earl's Court royal police escort crash - family - BBC News | 2023-05-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | A police motorcycle was escorting the Duchess of Edinburgh when the crash happened, police say. | London | Helen Holland was critically injured in a crash with a police motorcycle escorting the Duchess of Edinburgh on Wednesday
A woman who was critically injured in a crash with a police motorcycle escorting the Duchess of Edinburgh is in a coma in hospital, her family say.
Helen Holland, 81, was hit at the junction of Wes... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-65570762 |
Paul Clark: Former MP jailed over child abuse images - BBC News | 2023-05-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Former Labour MP Paul Clark represented Gillingham in Kent for 13 years. | Kent | Former Labour MP Paul Clark was sentenced to two years and four months in prison
A former Labour MP who shared child abuse material has been jailed.
Paul Clark, who represented Gillingham in Kent for 13 years, was caught with more than 1,400 images on five electronic devices.
During his career, Clark worked as a par... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-65557543 |
Elon Musk says he has appointed new Twitter boss - BBC News | 2023-05-13T00:00:00 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The billionaire has been under pressure to name someone else to lead the company and focus on his other firms. | Business | Elon Musk says that he has found a new chief executive to lead Twitter.
He announced the news on the social media platform, which he bought last year for $44bn (£35bn).
Mr Musk did not name the site's new boss but said "she" would start in six weeks, and he would become executive chairman and chief technology officer... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65562289 |
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