Humanist weddings: Landmark High Court challenge to legally recognise marriages
Humanist ceremonies are recognised in law in Scotland and Northern Ireland but not in England or Wales. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38dxhk7
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Coronavirus: Czechs hold party to 'farewell' pandemic
Thousands attended the festive event in Prague, sharing food and drink with people around them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dRhmsK
The Cameroonian waging war against a French war hero’s statue
Essama Andre has repeatedly attacked the statue of French war hero Gen Philippe Leclerc in Doula. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NWoCt7
Persuading China to switch to 'fake' pork
Pork is China's favourite meat dish, but will new meat substitutes tempt consumers to give up meat? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eJqqBj
Coronavirus: The human cost of fake news in India
False and misleading reports have surged in the country during the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zon6Fp
Coronavirus: How lockdown has affected my money
Radio 1 Newsbeat speaks to people who have become richer, poorer and spent more money in lockdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BSWdBm
Coronavirus: Six months that changed our world
A look back at how Covid-19 has swept the globe and altered the world in the course of six months. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/38gRFkr
Coronavirus: Joe Biden will not hold campaign rallies
"This is the most unusual campaign, I think, in modern history," the Democratic nominee said. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dPbj8e
Coronavirus: Lockdown boosts Couch to 5K downloads
Hundreds of thousands sign up to the NHS-backed running app during the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NW920B
The orphaned baby squirrel eating video that went viral
British photographer and zoologist Dani Connor “adopted” four squirrels after their mother died. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZkySR0
‘The trial was worse than the rape’
‘Joanne’ says she was raped by a taxi driver after a night out with friends. She says the court case was the most devastating part of all. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YMTBxN
Met Gala challenge paper dress goes viral
Fashion student Karina Bondareva recreated the dress worn by Cardi B at last year's Met Gala in New York. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gcqrxP
Covid-19: How to be a travel vlogger in lockdown
Travel vlogger Bogdan Alexe has had to come up with new ways make films. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YPvLSd
Gurinder Chadha turns lockdown into family film
The Bend It Like Beckham director turned the camera on herself and her family for a Netflix film. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Ahpu8c
Facebook bans 'violent' Boogaloo-linked network
It said the group seeks violence and is loosely affiliated with the far-right Boogaloo movement from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VzwMvp
Coronavirus: Joe Biden will not hold campaign rallies
"This is the most unusual campaign, I think, in modern history," the Democratic nominee said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dPbj8e
'My business will close if I can't reopen soon'
Spas and complementary therapists say they will not survive the pandemic if they cannot reopen. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZrLXb5
Coronavirus: How much does your boss need to know about you?
Firms are collecting a lot more information about staff as they try to contain coronavirus risks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CUcmH9
'Please don't forget us': Coronavirus adds to court cases backlog
It's been years since Emma told police she had been raped - and now lockdown has further delayed her case. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2BVya4w
Coronavirus: Calls for government to plan public inquiry
The NHS ombudsman asks government to listen to patient complaints in order to learn from mistakes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31w5gD1
Period poverty: Rise in free sanitary products needed in lockdown
Women unable to buy sanitary products have used newspaper or pillow cases instead, one charity says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZkwWbc
Russia's Putin appeals to patriotism as key vote reaches climax
Russians have one more day to decide on key reforms, but opponents say the vote is a farce. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dMC514
Coronavirus: What's behind new US outbreaks?
Cases are rising in Texas, Florida, Arizona and California - here's a look at the data and the theories. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38g9MXu
Coronavirus: Geneva Motor Show 2021 scrapped and event to be sold
The organisers of one of the world's biggest car shows have seen weak demand for next year's event. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Zgkucw
Coronavirus: Human trial of India vaccine in July
This is the first Indian vaccine and developed from a weakened strain of the virus isolated locally. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gaphmv
YouTube bans prominent white supremacist channels
The move comes as internet companies face a backlash over racist content and hate speech. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NIj2KI
China passes controversial Hong Kong security law
Beijing has passed the law, the BBC has learned, deepening fears for the city's freedoms. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dM0xzA
China passes controversial Hong Kong security law
Beijing has passed the law, the BBC has learned, deepening fears for the city's freedoms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dM0xzA
China forcing birth control on Uighurs to suppress population, report says
A report says China is carrying out a campaign of forced birth control to limit the minority group. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YHMRB8
Coronavirus-hit Arizona reverses course on reopening
Arizona emerges as a new US virus epicentre, joining other Sun Belt states like Florida and Texas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BTFqOh
Kweichow Moutai: 'Elite' alcohol brand is China's most valuable firm
Kweichow Moutai's share price rockets thanks to its popular and sought-after baijiu drink. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ieIhlP
Joseph McCann: Serial rapist freed by 'unstable' probation staff
A report finds Joseph McCann was "managed by an unstable team", lacking experienced staff. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31oCUKS
Kweichow Moutai: 'Elite' alcohol brand is China's most valuable firm
Kweichow Moutai's share price rockets thanks to its popular and sought-after baijiu drink. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ieIhlP
Venezuela tells EU ambassador to leave country
Isabel Brilhante Pedrosa's expulsion comes after the EU placed sanctions on 11 Venezuelan officials. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YJzvV9
Israel annexation: What is the West Bank?
Concerns have been expressed around the world over plans by Israel’s prime minister to annex parts of the West Bank. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eNBeyc
Coronavirus: Stop childhood being disrupted - charities
The life chances of children and young people risk being derailed over Covid-19, warn 146 charities. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Bd8znZ
100 days of lockdown: How life changed in the small town of Telford
What's lockdown been like for personal trainer, a student, a rapper and a semi-pro footballer? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2BUyNv6
Protest rights: 'We have a right to protest despite coronavirus'
Lawyer Christian Weaver posts videos online teaching the law in 60 seconds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NLW5pH
Young skater goes viral performing at Black Lives Matter Plaza
A video of Kaitlyn Saunders skating on the square opposite the White House has amassed over 350,000 views. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dES0yg
Coronavirus: Spain's Alhambra Palace reopens to visitors
After a three-month closure due to coronavirus, the monument in Granada has once again opened its doors. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dKV8J4
Coronavirus: 'When lockdown eased, my panic attacks returned'
When lockdown began Seaneen Molloy's panic attacks stopped, but as restrictions are eased, her anxiety is returning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31uFXkQ
'Don't call me BAME': Why some people are rejecting the term
The term BAME has been growing in prominence - but many say it does more harm than good. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YJdiXd
‘Trump political base hit hardest by coronavirus'
Covid-19 has hit President Trump's political base the hardest, says White House economic adviser. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NHEv6s
Civil service: What changes does the government want to make?
There are 450,000 civil servants working in the UK, but what do they do? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MQy3tI
Coronavirus overwhelms Afghanistan’s war-ravaged hospitals
Corruption, medical supply shortages and militant attacks have deepened the country's health crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VtiLiS
Coronavirus: How much does your boss need to know about you?
Firms are collecting a lot more information about staff as they try to contain coronavirus risks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CUcmH9
Coronavirus: Huge increase in lockdown speeding drivers
Met Police figures show a rise of 71% in those breaking the limit on London's roads in April. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3i4xqL4
Hebei: China locks down 400,000 people after virus spike near Beijing
It's a small spike in Hebei near Beijing - but enough for officials to reinstate a strict lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gb1oLR
Coronavirus: Number of mobile testing units to more than double
A further 1,763 armed forces personnel will help with testing at the 140 new pop-up facilities. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/388vT29
Trump Denies Briefing on Reported Russian Bounties Against US Troops
President Donald Trump on Sunday denied that he had been briefed on reported U.S. intelligence that a Russian military intelligence unit secretly offered bounties to Taliban-linked militants for killing American troops in Afghanistan, and he appeared to minimize the allegations against Moscow. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Vrykb3
Coronavirus: Survivors 'at risk of PTSD'
Leading doctors call for regular check ups of those who have been treated in hospital. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31o3QKy
How teargas became the go-to weapon for US police
The riot control agent has been banned in war for 100 years but remains a vital tool for police. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2VpcPr2
Coronavirus: 'Swift and dangerous turn' in Texas cases, says governor
The state governor says 5,000 people are being hospitalised daily as Texans are urged to wear masks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/389M1Ah
Extra £14bn needed a year for climate, report says
A report by the Green Alliance think tank argues that extra cash is required for clean transport. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gbiMQj
How the world celebrated 50 years of Pride - despite the pandemic
Most LGBT Pride events were cancelled or moved online because of coronavirus, but not all. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gbHMap
Brexit: Where are we now?
It's been out of the headlines for the past few months, but Brexit is back on the political menu from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dEEqeo
Coronavirus: Ghana 'quack doctors' selling 'cure'
Investigative reporter Anas Aremeyaw Anas exposes a Covid-19 scam said to be worth thousands of dollars. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eFRLnS
Want to start cycling to work? Here's how
The Bikeability Trust's Paul Robison breaks down how to start cycling with confidence. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3g56d9v
Who needs Wimbledon? Strawberry sales soar
The cancellation of events like weddings and Wimbledon has not stopped strawberry sales soaring. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3g7QZ3w
Coronavirus doctor's diary: A 'dying' patient's miraculous recovery
When Mohammed Azeem arrived in hospital his blood oxygen levels were "not compatible with life" as one doctor put it. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3g8nAGs
Ready but waiting: 'It will make people proud to live here again'
Kids can get into trouble if there’s nothing to do - could a new £6.6m centre be about to change that? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3idMFRQ
'Talking to my white friend about race - for the first time'
The Black Lives Matter protests that followed George Floyd's killing led one of Patrick George's white friends to ask him a question. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31pG3Kd
Coronavirus: Can you really do these jobs from home?
Coronavirus has forced people to get creative with the way they work, with some surprising jobs going online. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3g7R07A
'My chronic acne inspired me to start my own skincare company'
How Michelle Doherty overcame her skin problems and launched skincare business Alpha-H. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NEJIM8
Is Becky Hill pop's biggest unknown star?
She's sung on dozens of chart hits but after eight years, people are only just starting to recognise her name. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eImReG
Child poverty: Boris Johnson's claims fact-checked
The prime minister has made four claims on poverty, do the figures support them? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ibcK4d
Coronavirus: Where are global cases rising and falling?
As the world hits the grim milestone of 10 million confirmed cases, which countries are seeing the biggest rises, and what might be behind them? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31mqfIl
'How George Floyd's death changed my Chinese students'
Some students at Jasmine Cochrane's school in China found it hard to trust a black teacher. George Floyd's death made a huge difference. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BRlPhG
How the world celebrated 50 years of Pride - despite the pandemic
Most LGBT Pride events were cancelled or moved online because of coronavirus, but not all. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gbHMap
Rolling Stones warn Trump not to use their songs - or face legal action
The president's campaign could face legal action if it ignores "cease and desist directives". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31oZeEg
Coronavirus: Expert says Scotland 'could be Covid-free by end of summer'
Prof Devi Sridhar says the country could eliminate the coronavirus if the decline in new cases continues. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2VnVvTB
Malawi opposition leader Lazarus Chakwera wins historic poll rerun
Lazarus Chakwera wins nearly 60% of the vote to defeat the incumbent and become Malawi's president. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/388Huya
Poland's clash of values in presidential election
If President Andrzej Duda loses, the opposition could force a change in Polish politics. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Aa7JI1
To Italy with Love: Postcards from a Covid-America
An Italian student in Ohio watched her country reel from the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dHfB1j
Coronavirus: How to fly during a global pandemic
Jumping on a plane looks and feels different to how it did at the start of 2020. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2VakdXj
LGBT black people share their dating app experiences
Young gay black people from the West Midlands share their experience of racism on dating apps. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NBWfAg
How prosthetics transformed a circus performer's art
Circus performer Erin Ball thought her career was over when she lost her feet in an accident in 2014. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eGHIPk
Coronavirus: Your pictures on the theme of 'walking'
A selection of pictures from our readers on the theme of 'walking'. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NzFGEV
Coronavirus: How funerals under lockdown have 'felt incomplete'
Funeral directors, celebrants and mourners discuss how funerals under lockdown have "felt incomplete". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2B6vwsV
'The love letter to my neighbourhood that helped me flee my country'
José Gregorio Márquez was ashamed of the place he grew up, but he came to love it before leaving it forever. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2CO3TFr
Paul Weller: 'People weren't ready for my house record'
The returning rock star reflects on underground sounds, happy times, and "shocking" race issues. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gaTcLD
Coronavirus: Will pop-up bike lanes keep new cyclists on the road?
Campaigners say routes need to be made safer to keep new cyclists on the roads as lockdown is eased. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NzT2RJ
Coronavirus: The foods we are all eating during lockdown
During the coronavirus lockdown our eating habits have changed, so who has been benefiting from it? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YDA9mW
Patient 91: How Vietnam saved a British pilot and kept a clean Covid-19 sheet
Stephen Cameron spent 68 days on a ventilator but beat the odds to survive coronavirus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NvomRz
Afghanistan war: Russia denies paying militants to kill US troops
US reports say a Russian intelligence unit offered rewards for killing US and allied troops. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YBQ45s
Rolling Stones warn Trump not to use their songs - or face legal action
The president's campaign could face legal action if it ignores "cease and desist directives". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31oZeEg
Li Zhensheng: Photographer of China's cultural revolution
Li Zhensheng captured a time when China was plunged into a decade of chaos and turmoil. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i8WcK9
'The love letter to my neighbourhood that helped me flee my country'
José Gregorio Márquez was ashamed of the place he grew up, but he came to love it before leaving it forever. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CO3TFr
Mahmoud Dicko: Mali imam challenges President Keïta
Mahmoud Dicko is spearheading mass protests against the West African state's embattled president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/384vygW
Coronavirus: How coming-of-age rituals were interrupted - and reinvented
How coming-of-age rituals were interrupted - and reinvented - amid the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YWhq5a
Zimbabwe's Cook Off: How an $8,000 romcom made it to Netflix
Zimbabwe's first film to be featured on the streaming service is a tale of hope in a chaotic country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Yrm7Vo
Coronavirus: Cut negatives capture the isolation of lockdown
Photographer Aletheia Casey talks about her series To Dance With Shadows, made during the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/319Je8R
FA Cup & Premier League predictions: Lawro v Peter Crouch's co-host Alex Horne
Mark Lawrenson takes on Peter Crouch's co-host Alex Horne to make predictions for this weekend's FA Cup quarter-finals and Premier League games. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NvZFEs
Simpsons ends use of white actors to voice people of colour
The decision by the US comedy show follows years of criticism over a white actor playing an Indian. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z80lW0
Simpsons ends use of white actors to voice people of colour
The decision by the US comedy show follows years of criticism over a white actor playing an Indian. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Z80lW0
Trump orders statues be protected from 'mob rule'
"Anarchists" who damage US monuments should face up to a decade in prison, the president says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BFqL9E
Trump orders statues be protected from 'mob rule'
"Anarchists" who damage US monuments should face up to a decade in prison, the president says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2BFqL9E
Poles in UK fear Brexit and Covid may end 'British Dream' hopes
Should I stay or should I go is the top question for many Polish people in the UK, says one charity. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31kihzj
From coronavirus doctor to Mr Gay World
Fran Alvarado from Spain took over the title weeks after recovering from Covid-19. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dB3TFp
Coronavirus: The health claims that won't go away
Why this misleading health advice keeps appearing online. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YArjGz
How Facebook scammers target people at risk of suicide
Dozens of Facebook pages claim to be selling a deadly chemical to people at risk of suicide - but it's all a fraud. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3igsV0e
Coronavirus lockdown: Why can't some businesses reopen in England yet?
Changes to England's lockdown have sparked questions over what opens and what must stay shut. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2VoTCWB
Can Kenzie Ziegler go from child star to pop star?
She shot to fame as a six-year-old on US reality show Dance Moms, now she's aiming for the charts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3i0z8NH
We had a lockdown choice - care for Amy or never see her
Parents describe the exhaustion of caring for an adult daughter with learning disabilities in the lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dAoHwU
Viewpoint: 'I feel like was accidentally hired'
Ibrahim Diallo describes what life as a black software engineer has been like for him. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2B7oHr4
Why Huawei's days in the UK could be numbered
US sanctions threaten access to chip design software, which could determine its fate in the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dxQRZh
Coronavirus: 5G and microchip conspiracies around the world
We've been tracking the global spread of two of the most popular coronavirus conspiracy theories. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/389mRBR
Liverpool: Crowds celebrating title win despite coronavirus fears 'told to leave'
Police issue a dispersal order after crowds gather for a second night despite coronavirus fears. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3i38V0Q
Coronavirus: More care urged for pregnant BAME patients
Maternity units in England are being asked to provide more checks and support during the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Vmh7Qc
Coronavirus: Armed forces praised for 'versatility' in pandemic
Tributes are paid to veterans and serving military personnel as the nation marks Armed Forces Day. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/382dvIe
Justin Bieber files defamation lawsuit after assault claims
Two anonymous Twitter accounts made sexual assault allegations against the singer last week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2A7Urvv
US imposes visa restrictions on Chinese officials over Hong Kong security law
The sanctions aim to punish Beijing over a planned security law that could erode Hong Kong's autonomy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i3LynP
Toronto officer guilty of assault after blinding black man
A black man loses an eye in a beating by an off-duty Toronto officer, who accused him of car-hopping. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i82ObK
Coronavirus: 5G and microchip conspiracies around the world
We've been tracking the global spread of two of the most popular coronavirus conspiracy theories. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/389mRBR
How Facebook scammers target people at risk of suicide
Dozens of Facebook pages claim to be selling a deadly chemical to people at risk of suicide - but it's all a fraud. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3igsV0e
George Floyd: US phone giant Verizon joins Facebook ad boycott
The move makes the US telecoms company the biggest advertiser to join the Stop Hate for Profit campaign. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ny1X5U
Police officers attacked at illegal London street party
It comes after "appalling scenes" of violence at another street party in London on Wednesday evening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31hZSmP
Labour anti-Semitism row: Starmer to meet MPs after Long-Bailey sacking
The Labour leader fired his shadow minister after vowing to get tough on anti-Semitism. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dA0Xsz
Coronavirus: Volunteers wanted for antibody test trials
NHS and public service volunteers are being recruited across England for an antibody test study. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NwHFtO
Coronavirus: Care home probed over 15 deaths rated 'inadequate'
Inspectors find serious failings at a Kettering home closed after deaths during the Covid-19 outbreak. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hZeMEB
Che Guevara's birthplace put up for sale
The flat where the revolutionary icon tired out his first steps is in Argentina's city of Rosario. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31ip24Q
Liverpool FC: Ecstatic fans party on the streets
Supporters gather at Anfield and throughout the city to celebrate the club's Premier League win. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZbMUo4
Summer holidays: 'We're not really going anywhere'
People tell the BBC what they plan to do about their holidays this year amid the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2BaSQWk
Summer holidays: 'We're not really going anywhere'
People tell the BBC what they plan to do about their holidays this year amid the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BaSQWk
How cinemas will reopen after lockdown
The BBC's Lizo Mzimba looks at how a glut of favourite movies will entice film-lovers back. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2VjfeUl
'Stop using our pain to attract black consumers'
Some brands have been accused of jumping on the Black Lives Matter bandwagon just to sell their products. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3euTRXH
The moment Liverpool players found out they were champions
Watch the moment Liverpool players celebrated winning the club's first top-flight title in 30 years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31umwsr
Quiz of the Week: Which tennis stars caught coronavirus?
How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ia0ilp
Can you remove a statue without erasing the past?
What is the best thing to do with unwanted statues - and is it an option to leave a divisive statue standing? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2VjwjgG
George Floyd death: What US police officers think of protests
Some think change needs to come from the top, others say they are doing a tough job and under attack. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/382kQaA
Eurovision: How Ariana Grande's songwriter got involved in Will Ferrell's new movie
Pop songwriter Savan Kotecha and Swedish singer Molly Sanden are among those who helped make the fictional movie about the Eurovision Song Contest. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YwjNN8
When working from home is much more than emailing
Some jobs like animating films need more than just regular internet access and robust Wi-Fi. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z9QEGr
Rethink: 'There has been a renaissance of love for nature,' says author Lucy Jones
Writer and author Lucy Jones considers how - post lockdown - we can capitalise on our rediscovered love of nature. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dx6bpa
Coronavirus: What's happening in Peru?
Peru has one of the highest case totals and excess death rates in the world - but why? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YwyYG3
Can you remove a statue without erasing the past?
What is the best thing to do with unwanted statues - and is it an option to leave a divisive statue standing? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VjwjgG
Eurovision: How Ariana Grande's songwriter got involved in Will Ferrell's new movie
Pop songwriter Savan Kotecha and Swedish singer Molly Sanden are among those who helped make the fictional movie about the Eurovision Song Contest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YwjNN8
George Floyd death: What US police officers think of protests
Some think change needs to come from the top, others say they are doing a tough job and under attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/382kQaA
Coronavirus: What's happening in Peru?
Peru has one of the highest case totals and excess death rates in the world - but why? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YwyYG3
Coronavirus: Qantas to axe 6,000 jobs due to pandemic
The airline says the collapse in billions of dollars of travel revenue means it has "little choice". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2A1KOhT
Coronavirus: UK councils fear bankruptcy amid Covid-19 costs
A BBC investigation reveals the scale of the financial challenges facing local authorities. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dpZrcA
Illegal lockdown parties hosted in online rentals
Revellers have hosted events at properties booked on Airbnb and Booking.com, an industry body claims. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Vie37s
Family courts: 'Major overhaul' aims to protect domestic abuse victims
"Sweeping reforms" aimed at protecting domestic abuse victims follow a BBC investigation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Ve9meW
Increase car taxes to help climate, report says
Car taxes should increase to help fund the battle against climate change, government advisers say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2A4R6NS
Preventing a plague: fighting Kenya's locusts
Locust-trackers in Kenya are fighting to control the country's worst invasion of locusts for more than 70 years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dwBlgi
Glastonbury: The community spirit behind the festival town
With 2020's Glastonbury Festival cancelled, what better time to take a look at the real Glastonbury town the festival takes its name from and the people who live there. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Nrt96j
'It's cold and damp': Seeking a workmate in a historic Australian tunnel
Mushroom grower Dean Smith says the former 19th Century railway passage is "cold and damp" but "unique". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YZgiha
Coronavirus: Tales from the key worker sharp end
During the pandemic, the UK has relied on an army of low-waged key workers. Their diaries reveal the sacrifices they have made. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3evV15n
Coronavirus: How Brixton is waking up from 'lockdown coma'
From an excited pub manager's overloaded booking site, to a downbeat barber on universal credit in Brixton. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Vfxhuy
Loren Gray: TikTok star 'glad' she shared sexual assault story
Loren Gray tells Radio 1 Newsbeat making videos helped her heal after being sexually assaulted. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Ytm77x
Israel annexation plans for West Bank leave Palestinians in despair
Tom Bateman goes to the West Bank to see how Israeli annexation would shape life with Palestinians. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3868kHi
Russian parade defies pandemic as Putin stages power bid
Moscow has moved swiftly out of lockdown and many ask if the president is more worried by a national vote. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3erPuwu
Rethink: Tara Westover says 'We are one people and are all needed'
Society must not be divided by class, says author Tara Westover in one of a series of essays for the BBC. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31qple3
Denise Welch shares her mental health survival tips
The actress and Loose Women star says self-care is crucial during the uncertainty of the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3i1lzxx
'Our time is now': I’m running for office because of George Floyd
Four black women from Minnesota tell the BBC why Mr Floyd's death has pushed them to run for office. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31egZGc
Coronavirus: Qantas to axe 6,000 jobs due to pandemic
The airline says the collapse in billions of dollars of travel revenue means it has "little choice". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2A1KOhT
Trump administration claims Huawei 'backed by Chinese military'
The US Defense Department has compiled a list of 20 firms it says are backed by Chinese military. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ve4hn5
Russian parade defies pandemic as Putin stages power bid
Moscow has moved swiftly out of lockdown and many ask if the president is more worried by a national vote. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3erPuwu
Nigeria's Yoruba women announce their arrival in style
A Nigerian photographer reimagines Yoruba fashion from the 1970s. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VfFoHk
Israel annexation plans for West Bank leave Palestinians in despair
Tom Bateman goes to the West Bank to see how Israeli annexation would shape life with Palestinians. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3868kHi
'Our time is now': I’m running for office because of George Floyd
Four black women from Minnesota tell the BBC why Mr Floyd's death has pushed them to run for office. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31egZGc
Can India afford to boycott Chinese products?
Anti-China sentiment is high in India after a border clash, but can it go beyond rhetoric? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/380BUxN
Will the 'War on Terror' ever end?
The BBC's Frank Gardner looks at the legacy of the US counter-terrorism response to 9/11. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Z5RST1
George Floyd: Ben & Jerry's joins Facebook ad boycott
The Stop Hate For Profit campaign is calling on the tech giant to take tougher action against racist content. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AWCwIO
Coronavirus: UK must prepare for second virus wave - health leaders
The warning comes as the prime minister announced sweeping relaxations to lockdown rules in England. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2B77s90
Israel West Bank annexation rejected by European MPs in letter
Signed by more than 1,000 parliamentarians, it calls for Israel to face "commensurate consequences". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2V6Nhiv
Top US health official Fauci warns of 'disturbing' new US surge
They also told US lawmakers that they had never been asked to slow testing for coronavirus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Yt9NnL
North Korea: Kim Jong-un 'suspends military action' against South
A meeting led by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un halts plans for unspecified moves against the South. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2B2MM25
Rent day arrives for struggling retailers
Shops are due to pay their quarterly rent bill on Wednesday as landlords expect a shortfall from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3drRN1n
Belly Mujinga: Protesters 'defending my wife's cause' says husband
Belly Mujinga's husband says the Black Lives Matter protesters are helping to keep her case going. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2VbkERi
Apprenticeships 'are not delivering social mobility'
The apprenticeship system is failing disadvantaged youngsters in England, says Social Mobility Commission. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31awVt5
UK's internet use surges to new highs during lockdown
Coronavirus will leave a digital legacy as UK finds solace online, says Ofcom. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YqGUbK
Coronavirus: How coming-of-age rituals were interrupted - and reinvented
How coming-of-age rituals were interrupted - and reinvented - amid the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YWhq5a
Coronavirus: Women denied abortions because of the pandemic
Women across Europe are struggling to get abortions because of the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dzNXU5
Coronavirus: Cut negatives capture the isolation of lockdown
Photographer Aletheia Casey talks about her series To Dance With Shadows, made during the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/319Je8R
Coronavirus: Looking for viruses in Thai bats
Thai scientists are collecting bats to find clues about the origins of viruses, including Covid-19. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2zYib5b
'I want my children to be proud they're black'
Support for the Black Lives Matter movement has swelled across the UK since the killing of George Floyd, but the news has left many parents struggling to explain racism to their children. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z4dPlG
Coronavirus: 'We went from 30 customers to one in 18 hours'
Cleaners saw most bookings cancelled in the first months of lockdown, and the future looks uncertain. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eFXlXD
Still shuttered - the shops that won't be opening
Beauticians, gyms and tattoo artists have been let frustrated by the news they must remain closed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2CBxzFF
Glastonbury fence-jumpers: 'It was girls underneath, boys over the top!'
There was a golden age of breaking into Glastonbury. It's now over but some still manage it. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NlJ9a0
Rethink: Caleb Femi says 'creative thinking' is key to students' future
Poet Caleb Femi says the young must be innovative to progress, in one of a series of essays for the BBC. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Yq1pW7
Jon Stewart: 'There will always be room for political satire'
The former host of The Daily Show has written and directed a new political comedy film. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/319rA5d
'No crime' in Bubba Wallace noose case
The noose found in the garage of Bubba Wallace was actually the handle of a garage door and had been there since last year, an FBI investigation concludes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31aXq1e
Jon Stewart: 'There will always be room for political satire'
The former host of The Daily Show has written and directed a new political comedy film. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/319rA5d
Zimbabwe's Cook Off: How a Netflix romcom was made for $8,000
Zimbabwe's first film to be featured on the streaming service is a tale of hope in a chaotic country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Yrm7Vo
Trump targets foreign workers with new visa freeze
Foreign tech workers, non-agricultural seasonal helpers, au pairs and executives will be affected. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VaFpfN
Trump targets foreign workers with new visa freeze
Foreign tech workers, non-agricultural seasonal helpers, au pairs and executives will be affected. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2VaFpfN
Former chancellor Sajid Javid warns against return to austerity
The former chancellor calls for lower taxes on businesses to aid the UK's economic recovery. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/317wwY4
The virus hunter who got Covid
Professor Peter Piot, one of the world’s leading infectious disease experts, was struck down by Covid-19. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2CoXGiS
Wildlife scientists examine the great 'human pause'
Tracking wildlife before, during and after lockdown will aim to analyse the slowdown in human activity. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/315MbqY
Rethink: Will companies help us improve our sleep habits?
In one of a series of essays for the BBC, sleep scientist Matthew Walker says work routines may change. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hRuem2
Talking Pictures TV channel a lockdown hit
Talking Pictures specialises in old British-made films and has millions of viewers each week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z3dj7i
Quiz quiz: How much do you know about quizzes?
Your general knowledge may be top-notch, but how much do you know about quizzes themselves? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37T29WN
'Speak and be heard': Why black media matters
Sara Lomax-Reese owns WURD, one of a handful of black-owned and operated radio stations in the US. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ds8p9b
The UK-raised teenagers barred from university
Many immigrant teens grow up feeling "British", only to find that they aren't - and cannot legally work or study. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z37OFX
Li Wenliang: 'Wailing Wall' for China's virus whistleblowing doctor
Thousands in China still talk every day to the Wuhan doctor who raised the alarm about Covid-19. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2APxKwF
'Mum died and we were left to fend for ourselves'
Three women share what it is like to witness a parent die - and then lose the other when a step-parent arrives on the scene. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Ymaqj2
'It was precarious and still is': Bookshops on the battle with virus and Amazon
Independent bookshops have had to get creative to survive lockdown and compete with Amazon. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ASNaQO
Creating an online course 'changed my life'
Lockdowns have created a boom in demand for online teaching and a host of new courses is meeting that need. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YY7ic5
US soldier accused of planning attack on own unit
Ethan Melzer stands accused of sending information about his US Army unit to a neo-Nazi group. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ARE8nb
'Speak and be heard': Why black media matters
Sara Lomax-Reese owns WURD, one of a handful of black-owned and operated radio stations in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ds8p9b
Wildlife scientists examine the great 'human pause'
Tracking wildlife before, during and after lockdown will aim to analyse the slowdown in human activity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/315MbqY
Li Wenliang: 'Wailing Wall' for China's virus whistleblowing doctor
Thousands in China still talk every day to the Wuhan doctor who raised the alarm about Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2APxKwF
Coronavirus: Are Australia's numbers at risk of increasing?
A rise in Covid-19 cases in one state has sparked concerns that Australia could slide backwards. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZcxUX9
Eton College: Nigerian author recalls racist abuse
Nigerian Dillibe Onyeama was the first black student to complete his studies at the elite British school. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dl1xu5
Coronavirus: How to fly during a global pandemic
Jumping on a plane looks and feels different to how it did at the start of 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VakdXj
The virus hunter who got Covid
Professor Peter Piot, one of the world’s leading infectious disease experts, was struck down by Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CoXGiS
'Coronavirus hit our business like a hidden tsunami'
Singapore is slowly emerging from its coronavirus lockdown, but Modesto's pizza parlour is closing its doors for good. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fU1R4Z
Coronavirus: Lockdown latest, growing wealth divide and saliva tests
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak this morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hOzF50
Bubba Wallace: Noose found in garage stall of black US racing driver
Bubba Wallace recently campaigned to have the Confederate flag banned from events. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fLEOcg
Wirecard: Scandal-hit firm says missing €1.9bn may not exist
In recent days the German payments company's chief executive has quit and its shares have slumped. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NktfNe
Harry Dunn: Anne Sacoolas immunity "a palpable absurdity"
One of the UK's top experts on diplomacy pours scorn on claims suspect in Harry Dunn death had immunity. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2BqU27J
Stonehenge: Neolithic monument found near sacred site
Experts believe the find may be more than 4,500 years old and marked a boundary to the sacred site. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37PvMIt
Coronavirus: Poorer households funding lockdown with debt, says think tank
Lower-income households "twice as likely than richer ones" to have increased debts during the crisis. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/317Gqcj
Germany coronavirus: Extra police enforce German tower block quarantine
The move follows clashes with residents who tried to break through a police cordon. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2AVWdQR
Coronavirus: Poorer households funding lockdown with debt, says think tank
Lower-income households "twice as likely than richer ones" to have increased debts during the crisis. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/317Gqcj
Reading stabbing attack: Minute's silence to be held for victims
Suspect Khairi Saadallah continues to be questioned by police after being arrested under the Terrorism Act. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2CtXb7n
Coronavirus: Children 'developing post-traumatic stress' from pandemic
A report from the Childhood Trust warns of a mental health crisis among disadvantaged children. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3emIgKf
Appeal to identify Edward Colston statue protesters
Images are released of 15 people police want to speak to about criminal damage. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fKmHn1
Coronavirus: Brazil becomes second country to pass 50,000 deaths
The grim milestone comes days after Brazil confirmed more than one million Covid-19 cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/314QyTm
Panama exhumes remains of 19 victims from 1989 US invasion
The remains of 19 people are removed from a cemetery in a fresh bid to identify all the victims. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Nkar0A
Black Lives Matter: Parents and children talk about racism
Three black parents and their children discuss raising a black child, racism and the Black Lives Matter movement. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dhtvH7
Glastonbury Festival: 50 years of memories
Images from attendees of Glastonbury Festival, which was due to celebrate a big anniversary this year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2AMgbO1
Coronavirus: Social tree climbing 'boosts mental health'
A Hampshire company that teaches tree climbing has seen a surge in interest as lockdown eases. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3elZZS9
Coronavirus in Nigeria: Changing women's representation through photography
Etinosa Yvonne's photographs challenge stereotypical representations of women during the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2CwOOrP
Arianna Huffington: 'Take time to recharge'
The author and founder of Thrive Global says companies need a new leadership playbook during the virus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2zRMt9H
'After mum died, no-one talked about her for 15 years'
Iain Cunningham always knew his birth had something to do with his mum's death when he was three. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YT8AoI
Glastonbury Festival: 50 years of memories
Images from attendees of Glastonbury Festival, which was due to celebrate a big anniversary this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2AMgbO1
Rethink: Pope Francis warns poor have become part of landscape
Pope Francis laments the "hypocrisy" of certain politicians in one of a series of essays for the BBC. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YVx0xV
'I used to hate road cycling, now I design biking gear'
Remi Clermont is the founder and boss of cycling clothing firm Cafe du Cycliste. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fFHnfS
Christian Li: The young Harry Potter fan on his music stardom
Christian Li, 12, Decca Classics' youngest artist, reveals how he relaxes when he isn't practising. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Yn5mus
Living through the threat of eviction in the pandemic
The BBC meets a single father of three as he navigates trying to keep his apartment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dn1ZIp
Manchester shooting: Man dead and another critically injured
A 36-year-old man dies and a 21-year-old is in a critical condition after a shooting in Manchester. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37PvNfq
Ethiopian maids dumped outside Beirut embassy
Domestic workers have been left homeless and unpaid amid an ongoing economic crisis in Lebanon, heightened by the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hPPoRl
Coronavirus: Fears some pupils will miss out over school changes
Some schools will only be open for three weeks before the holidays, after a row over staff contracts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dlIhwF
Gelsenkirchen: Controversial Lenin statue erected in German city
The statue was unveiled by a far-left party, despite fierce objections from the city council. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NfFYRd
One-fifth of Earth's ocean floor is now mapped
This leaves four-fifths - twice the area of Mars - still to be surveyed to a modern standard. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3elRNBl
Newspaper headlines: Stabbing 'horror' as knifeman goes on 'rampage'
The attack in a park in Reading, which left three people dead, leads many of Sunday's front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/313mA1U
Coronavirus quiz: Do you really know Britain's lockdown rules?
Take this quiz to test your knowledge of the government's advice on coronavirus during the summer in the UK . from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Nh0Zec
Dad school: How to be a better father
Dads in Rwanda are taking classes to learn how to be better fathers and husbands. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2V4kuLj
Missing people: 'It's like waking up into a nightmare'
Reflections from the families of two of the thousands of people reported missing in the UK each year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YeD1qs
Container enthusiasm: How to grow lockdown veg in a tiny space
The lockdown gardening boom has become a phenomenon but how do you join if you don't have a garden? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/310ZE3j
My Money: 'I wonder if my wallet or body will recover?'
Zak Hoblyn from London takes us through his week as a first-time buyer during the Covid-19 pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NcE6bQ
Last of Us Part II: Is this the most accessible game ever?
A hotly-anticipated game release brought tears to some purely because of its options menu. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30WDIq6
Life with a stoma: Is there enough mental health support for those facing surgery?
Stoma patients reveal the highs and lows of life-changing surgery and ask if enough mental health support is available, following the death of a man. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37TprMf
'Cashpoint aid' and Africa: Who benefits?
The UK's new hard-nosed approach to African aid is greeted with cynicism, writes the BBC's Andrew Harding. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ejUJ1n
'I slept rough in London while seven months pregnant'
Sarah Kamati was heavily pregnant when she and her partner were rejected by the immigration system. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ekhhiz
Coronavirus: What is a second wave and is one coming?
What are second waves and how big a problem are they? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YmnrsV
One school's approach to teaching black history
This school chooses to teach black history all year round, rather than for just one month. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Ni826C
'Cashpoint aid' and Africa: Who benefits?
The UK's new hard-nosed approach to African aid is greeted with cynicism, writes the BBC's Andrew Harding. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ejUJ1n
500 high school senior portraits in Virginia
Photographer helps 500 high school seniors honour their commencement through portraits. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Nm2pE9
Dad school: How to be a better father
Dads in Rwanda are taking classes to learn how to be better fathers and husbands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2V4kuLj
Coronavirus: Five reasons why it is so bad in Yemen
Five reasons why Yemen could be the worst place for coronavirus in the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2V35WeO
Last of Us Part II: Is this the most accessible game ever?
A hotly-anticipated game release brought tears to some purely because of its options menu. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30WDIq6
The 94-year-old mayor in a race for re-election
Fifty years in public office has not dampened Andre Trigano's desire to be mayor of Pamiers, France. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2zRYFaE
The New Zealand porn ad designed to protect children
Many children learn about sex via online pornography. New Zealand warns this is not exactly ideal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dgNWEh
Coronavirus: Is the pandemic getting worse in the US?
Some states are seeing a spike in cases, but the White House says not to worry. So what's going on? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37O1V39
Coronavirus: Traffic levels 'now double the lockdown low'
The AA says road use could soon be back to normal, but environmentalists want pollution kept down. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YQhpjg
Coronavirus: Scam warning over NHS test and trace
Councils in England and Wales warn people to be on their guard against fraudsters posing as NHS contact tracers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eicrlN
India coronavirus: The stranded sailor yet to meet his daughter
Indian sailor Abhiram Oak has been stuck on his ship with little hope of replacement due to Covid-19. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30XQqEQ
A Street Cat Named Bob: Stray who inspired series of books dies
James Bowen wrote six books about his pet Bob who he chanced upon while battling drug addiction. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YJWfDl
Coronavirus: How charity shops are handling the nation's spring clean
How charity shop staff are preparing to be on the receiving end of the great Covid clearout. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eepmoR
Wicksteed Park: 'Theme park administration brings tears to my eyes'
People recall fond memories of Wicksteed Park as the Northamptonshire site goes into administration. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Y8OFTB
Premier League: Mystery over 'professional' haircuts
Fans are asking how some players managed to have such immaculate hairdos despite lockdown from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YcPvP9
Lockdoon's naw fur me: Schoolgirl's cheeky poem gets FM approval
Schoolgirl Leah Begg's funny lockdown poem has attracted the praise of Nicola Sturgeon. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fxty3i
Inside Wuhan: Life after coronavirus lockdown
Two months after Wuhan’s lockdown was lifted, what’s life really like now? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2V0Dt9H
Coronavirus: Designer develops mobile plastic shield
A UK plastics company has developed a personal, mobile plastic shield for use during coronavirus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37Ib3Gu
Week in pictures: 13-19 June 2020
A selection of news photographs taken around the world this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2AS11Xq
Father's day: These black dads share their experiences
A group of black fathers answer questions from step-mums and birth mums by the woman who runs a group for blended families. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YhSo17
Christmas 2020: Will Santa have to social distance?
With social distancing still in place and fears of a second peak, will Christmas outings be cancelled? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Ncw0QH
Coronavirus: 'Deadly masks' claims debunked
The BBC's anti-disinformation team has been investigating misleading claims about the health risks of face masks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3edkXlY
Debbie Kaore: The attack that highlighted an epidemic of abuse
After an assault on rugby player Debbie Kaore went viral, will things change in Papua New Guinea? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YTY0xI
The New Zealand porn ad designed to protect children
Many children learn about sex via online pornography. New Zealand warns this is not exactly ideal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dgNWEh
Serbia election: Vote in EU candidate state scorned as sham
Serbian democracy looks fragile as many opposition groups boycott Sunday's general election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37MaHPq
Debbie Kaore: The attack that highlighted an epidemic of abuse
After an assault on rugby player Debbie Kaore went viral, will things change in Papua New Guinea? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YTY0xI
How football can help displaced people 'heal, develop and grow'
A new photo project highlights the experiences of refugees through the language of football. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2V1aq5S
Coronavirus: 'Deadly masks' claims debunked
The BBC's anti-disinformation team has been investigating misleading claims about the health risks of face masks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3edkXlY
Coronavirus: South Asian people most likely to die in hospital
Patients are younger than white counterparts and far more likely to have diabetes, analysis shows. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ASju6f
Coronavirus: How does the UK's death toll compare with other countries?
Only the US and Brazil have had more official Covid-19 deaths, but that doesn't tell the full story. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2UZQAYD
New Zealand police shooting: Two officers 'seriously injured'
The shooter fled the scene in a vehicle in Massey, west Auckland, and has not been caught. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hJNTnE
Coronavirus: Nurses' leaders urge 'care for those who caring'
The Royal College of Nursing wants more done to look after staff on the front line or coronavirus care. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2N9zwuZ
Coronavirus: Return to Lombardy, the 'Wuhan of the West'
Four months on, the BBC revisits the site of Europe's first major outbreak of Covid-19. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30Sgwt3
Quiz of the Week: What claims are in the new Trump book?
How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Nbmmxv
Coronavirus: How many more people are dying?
Why looking at 'excess deaths' reveals Covid-19's true death toll. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fC6ArQ
South Africa’s battle to protect women against violence
Coronavirus has worsened the growing crisis of gender-based violence in the country. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37Fd3iK
Coronavirus: 'Bike shops told me my order wouldn't arrive til 2021'
Cyclists tell of late-night scrambles to buy bikes as firms struggle to meet a surge in demand during lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hD5gH3
Trump in Tulsa: City faces up to violent past ahead of rally
The city in Oklahoma was the site of the deadliest single act of racial violence in US history. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NbA57u
Coronavirus: How a false rumour led to hate online
A false coronavirus rumour about the Pirbright Institute led to online abuse and threatening calls. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dc97XR
Trail gone cold: The heartache behind NI's missing people
Thousands of people are reported missing every year - behind each statistic is a family's heartache. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YOKCef
Colonial abuses haunt France's racism debate
Lucy Williamson examines France's struggle to deal with the painful legacy of empire. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2UWJyE8
New Zealand police shooting: Two officers 'seriously injured'
The shooter fled the scene in a vehicle in Massey, west Auckland, and has not been caught. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hJNTnE
Colonial abuses haunt France's racism debate
Lucy Williamson examines France's struggle to deal with the painful legacy of empire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UWJyE8
Trump in Tulsa: City faces up to violent past ahead of rally
The city in Oklahoma was the site of the deadliest single act of racial violence in US history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NbA57u
Galwan Valley: The soldiers killed in the India-China border clash
BBC Hindi speaks to five families from the eastern state of Bihar who lost loved ones in the clash. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YbK438
Australia targeted by 'state-based' cyber attack, PM Morrison says
The country is being targeted by a "sophisticated" state actor, Prime Minister Scott Morrison says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hHcppB
Bank and Church of England apologise for historic slavery ties
The Bank said it was "inexcusable" that former senior figures had profited from the slave trade. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YeTDOB
NHS child gender clinic: Staff concerns 'shut down'
Leaked transcripts show staff say they were discouraged from raising concerns at NHS child gender clinic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ddegz1
Australia targeted by 'state-based' cyber attack, PM Morrison says
The country is being targeted by a "sophisticated" state actor, Prime Minister Scott Morrison says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hHcppB
Keedron Bryant: Warner Records signs black protest singer, 12
Keedron Bryant's song I Just Wanna Live was posted one day after the death of George Floyd. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30UJCIc
Belarus: Rival of President Lukashenko arrested ahead of election
Viktor Babaryko was held amid pressure on opposition figures before August's presidential election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UVN7KC
Ireland wins seat on UN Security Council
Leo Vardkar says the vote recognises Ireland's "work on the world stage over many decades" from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2UU05Zq
Coronavirus: They've worked for years, but still missed out on furlough
What's life like for people missing out on government payments during lockdown? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fCmBh8
Why a recession can be a good time to start a business
With a depression on the way, history shows that many big firms were set up in tough times. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2N6YyL9
Racism in Russia: Stories of prejudice
People of colour in Russia tell the BBC how racism has affected their lives. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2N9xM4M
Gretna Green: The wedding capital where no-one can get married
Gretna Green usually hosts more than 3,000 marriages every year - but has been like a "ghost town" during lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YO2mGL
China reports 28 new coronavirus cases in mainland
China reported 28 new coronavirus cases in the mainland as of end-June 17, 21 of which were in the capital of Beijing, the country's health commission said on Thursday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/3hGfh60
Beijing reports 21 new COVID-19 cases in city as of June 17
Beijing confirmed 21 new COVID-19 cases as of June 17, China's health authority said on Thursday, down from 31 a day earlier. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/30NsB2G
Why a recession can be a good time to start a business
With a depression on the way, history shows that many big firms were set up in tough times. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2N6YyL9
Coronavirus: 'My employer broke the furlough rules'
HMRC has received thousands of complaints, some from staff who have been made to work while on furlough. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fxuBQI
University deadline day: 'Covid has changed my whole future'
Video lectures and no freshers' week make for tough decisions from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fxhDT0
What happened when a city disbanded its police force
Camden, New Jersey, created a brand new police force to forge better ties with the community. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fCfnd0
Coronavirus: 'We need a designated shielding hour'
Natasha Howard is campaigning for a 'shielding hour', where only people who are shielding go out. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Carsb0
The 101-year-old who was once Charles de Gaulle's chauffeur
When she was 21, Olivia Jordan found herself driving the resistance leader Charles de Gaulle around London. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hDrjgM
Racism in Russia: Stories of prejudice
People of colour in Russia tell the BBC how racism has affected their lives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2N9xM4M
How reliant is Australia on China?
As their relationship sours, can Australia realistically "diversify" from its biggest trading partner? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UQlxi4
Tanzania's Magufuli - taking on coronavirus and imperialism
Will Tanzania's President John Magufuli controversial statements help or hinder his re-election campaign? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fyNNgR
What happened when a city disbanded its police force
Camden, New Jersey, created a brand new police force to forge better ties with the community. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fCfnd0
Mexico reports 4,930 new coronavirus cases, 770 more deaths
Mexico's health ministry reported on Wednesday 4,930 new confirmed cases of coronavirus infections and 770 additional fatalities, bringing the total in the country to 159,793 cases and 19,080 deaths. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/30TwiE8
Many Jordanians struggling as country emerges from COVID-19 lockdown, U.N. agency says
Many people in Jordan are struggling to meet basic needs after a more than two-month lockdown to fight the coronavirus pandemic, a United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) study said on Wednesday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/3hB8Ml3
Panama reports 635 new coronavirus cases, 13 more deaths
Confirmed cases of coronavirus infection in Panama reached 22,597 on Wednesday, up 635 from the previous day, and deaths climbed by 13 to 470, the health ministry said. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2UTMl0K
Peru overtakes Italy in total cases of coronavirus
Peru topped 240,000 total cases of coronavirus on Wednesday, surpassing hard-hit Italy, government data showed, even as the pace of infections has begun to moderate in the South American nation. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2YGf5eu
U.S. warns of pirates in southern Gulf of Mexico
The U.S. government on Wednesday issued a warning about the threat posed by pirates to boats and oil installations in the southern Gulf of Mexico, in the latest sign of concern about ongoing security challenges facing Mexico. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/3fLM6gr
Canadian province Alberta to study forming own pension plan, police force
The Canadian province of Alberta will study replacing the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) with a provincial plan and establishing a provincial police force, Premier Jason Kenney said on Wednesday after a panel recommended the ideas. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/30Sqt9Z
Coronavirus lockdown: 'We all have to do our part in changing things'
Coronavirus lockdown has given Miguel time to think about how he hopes to change the world. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2N2TqYx
Coronavirus: What’s it like to start a new job when working remotely?
With many people working from home due to the coronavirus outbreak, what’s it like to start a new job on a remote team? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YKQyVP
The blogger who hit back against a hammer-wielding Russian ‘assassin’
Tumso Abdurakhmanov says Russia's security service must have helped Chechens plan an attempt to assassinate him. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hA2KkJ
How Elon Musk aims to revolutionise battery technology
Could the least exciting bit of Elon Musk's empire end up being the most transformative? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YzTmEQ
Portugal finally recognises consul who saved thousands from Holocaust
Eighty years ago a Portuguese consul gave visas to thousands fleeing the invading Nazis in France. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37B5bia
Why drill music is being used to teach philosophy
The team behind RoadWorks say people who don't want to conform are "natural social scientists". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37AdoTW
Saudi-led coalition asks U.N. to share details of child deaths in Yemen
A Saudi Arabia-led military coalition fighting in Yemen asked the United Nations on Tuesday to share details of its accusations that the coalition was responsible for 222 child deaths or injuries last year so it could investigate. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/30PTvqM
Beijing city reports 31 new coronavirus cases vs 27 a day earlier
Beijing's city government reported 31 new confirmed coronavirus cases as of end-June 16, up from 27 cases reported a day earlier as the city moves to curb the spread of the disease. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2zEy8xp
Mexico's total coronavirus cases rise to 154,863 and 18,310 deaths
Mexico's total confirmed coronavirus infections rose to 154,863 cases and 18,310 total deaths on Tuesday, as the health ministry reported 4,599 new infections along with 730 additional fatalities. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2UT21Bv
Coronavirus: NHS staff need tests 'twice a week'
Two leading doctors said regular testing is needed to give patients confidence as the NHS reopens. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30O4cKh
Coronavirus: The new rules for the 'day out'
Theme parks, museums and leisure attractions are working out how they can re-open safely. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3d90ldk
Portugal finally recognises consul who saved thousands from Holocaust
Eighty years ago a Portuguese consul gave visas to thousands fleeing the invading Nazis in France. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37B5bia
Coronavirus: 'India's healthcare system failed my family'
Covid has brought India's health system to its knees. It devastated a BBC reporter's family. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37D6e13
The blogger who hit back against a hammer-wielding Russian ‘assassin’
Tumso Abdurakhmanov says Russia's security service must have helped Chechens plan an attempt to assassinate him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hA2KkJ
How Elon Musk aims to revolutionise battery technology
Could the least exciting bit of Elon Musk's empire end up being the most transformative? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YzTmEQ
Kaesong liaison office: What does North Korea want?
Expert Ankit Panda pieces together the puzzle of why Pyongyang destroyed the Kaesong liaison office from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30OfJZX
Why Zimbabwean women are being dragged to court accused of lying
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is accused of reneging on promises he made after ousting Robert Mugabe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YEsNi8
Congo mining provinces impose new COVID-19 lockdowns
Authorities in Democratic Republic of Congo's southeastern mining heartland announced temporary lockdowns on Tuesday in an effort to widen coronavirus testing and prevent a worrying situation from worsening, governors said. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/3fwRvaR
Turkish warplanes strike Kurdish targets in northern Iraq
Turkey's Defence Ministry said its warplanes struck Kurdish militant targets in northern Iraq's Haftanin region on Wednesday, the second such operation launched against the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) in recent days. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2zHJhNY