Tuesday, May 31, 2022

Binley Mega Chippy: The latest TikTok star

The chip shop in the West Midlands has drawn fans from far and wide.

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Ten moments that defined the Depp-Heard trial

Jurors are deliberating after six weeks of trial in Virginia.

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Mountaineer JP Mohr's message: "We can all reach our summits"

Climber JP Mohr died on K2 but the foundation he created continues to inspire children in Chile.

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Ukraine war: Refugee from Popasna spots looted possessions on Russian tank

The Ukrainian says she recognises items from her house on a Russian tank, including a new boiler.

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'I was a poor kid but it put steely determination in me'

Timothy Armoo of Fanbytes explains how he, Ambrose Cooke and Mitchell Fasanya built their firm.

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Searching for life on Mars from a Scottish island

Prof John Parnell trains scientists to spot signs of life on Mars from his kitchen in Millport.

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Monday, May 30, 2022

Brenda Edwards: ‘Jamal has left such a legacy with people’

Jamal Edwards' mum Brenda speaks to 1Xtra Newsbeat about the impact her son had on UK music.

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On board HMS Northumberland with ship's chaplain

HMS Northumberland's deployment changed considerably due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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How artificial intelligence 'blew up' tennis

Coaches now have powerful tools which can find patterns in play that humans would struggle to see.

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Borgen: How the Danish political drama has been 'reinvented'

The series returns to Netflix this week, nearly a decade after its highly-praised original run.

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Corby Pole Fair: The ancient celebration held once every 20 years

Nobody in Corby is certain as to exactly when the Pole Fair started or why it got its name.

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What is monkeypox and how do you catch it?

Cases of monkeypox are being investigated in several countries, including the UK.

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Sunday, May 29, 2022

Platinum Jubilee: The Queen has sought to be nation's comforter-in-chief

The BBC's Mark Easton looks at how the Queen has repeatedly sought to make change easier.

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Cost of living crisis: Relying on food handouts and moving country

People from Italy, Brazil, Ghana, Thailand and New Zealand discuss the impact of the cost of living crisis.

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The new airlines betting flying is about to take off

Many carriers went out of business during Covid but several seized a golden opportunity to launch.

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Peterborough school counsellor with anorexia speaks out

Shama Hanif tells of her her struggle with anorexia and how she has cast off the shame she once felt.

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The top spies fighting terrorism three days a week

If job-sharing mums can lead GCHQ why isn't this way of working more common?

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Peat soil fires: Campaigners say England's 'rainforests' illegally burned

Deep peat moorlands store huge amounts of carbon and are a buffer against climate change

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Saturday, May 28, 2022

Live WW1 hand grenade found by child on beach

The live World War One grenade was "capable of exploding", the police said.

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Newspaper headlines: Tory 'identity crisis' and fans tear gassed in Paris

Criticism of the PM by Tory grandees and chaotic scenes at the Champions League final lead the papers.

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Hong Kong: ‘It took 10 days for everyone to be infected’

More than half of those to die in the latest wave to hit Hong Kong were care home residents.

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Trads: The extreme Hindu nationalists inspired by alt-right memes

A movement inspired by Western extremists uses memes to promote Hindu supremacy.

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Ghosts: How the spirited British sitcom found a new haunt in the US

The creators of the beloved BBC comedy and a hit American remake discuss their shows' secrets.

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Why can't the US stop soaring oil and gas prices?

As prices rise, oil and gas firms in the US want to capitalise - but the industry has changed.

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Monkeypox wasn’t created in a lab - and other claims debunked

"Copy and paste" conspiracies that spread during the pandemic are being pushed for monkeypox.

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Lorry strikes railway bridge and sheds paint over road

In 2020, the bridge was dubbed the "most bashed" in Britain after being struck 25 times in a year.

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Friday, May 27, 2022

Monkeypox and gay men: Separating stigma from health advice

A large proportion of cases diagnosed in the UK are among gay and bisexual men.

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Sabotage and pistols - was Ellen Willmott gardening's ‘bad girl’?

History has portrayed horticulturalist Ellen Willmott as a rude saboteur - but new evidence suggests otherwise.

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Siblings reunited 75 years after India Partition

The family in Punjab found out about their sister in Pakistan two years ago and finally met her last month.

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Black history: Can school curriculum help curb racism?

Onyx Uwandulu says her schools days were "traumatising" and the right education could help.

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Radio 1's Big Weekend lands in Coventry

Harry Styles, Ed Sheeran and Anne-Marie are among the artists performing at this year's festival.

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Trump: US should fund safe schools before Ukraine

Mr Trump rejects calls for gun control, saying Americans must be allowed to defend themselves from "evil".

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Queen's jubilee £3m fund to help English village halls

The government hopes the repairs fund will help create a jubilee legacy for villages in England.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Holiday madness' and 'PM trying to save his skin'

Travel disruption across the UK and changes to the ministerial code lead the papers on Saturday.

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Thursday, May 26, 2022

The 22-year-old 3D-printing schools

Maggie Grout has started an NGO that will 3D-print schools where access to education is not guaranteed.

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Soaring fertiliser prices force farmers to rethink

Research into replacements for nitrogen-based fertilisers has been spurred by high prices and climate concerns.

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Energy bills: Government likely to face pressure to continue support, IFS says

The government will face pressure to give more support if oil and gas prices do not fall, the think tank says.

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What was behind Rishi Sunak's mini Budget?

The chancellor's support package is significant, expensive and has left some of his MPs a bit uncomfortable.

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Soldiers arrested on drugs and money laundering offences

The troops under investigation will not take part in the Platinum Jubilee celebrations, the MoD says.

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Abba Voyage: The band's virtual concert needs to be seen to be believed

The band reunited in public for the first time in 14 years, as they launched their Voyage show.

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Geetanjali Shree is first Indian winner of International Booker Prize

The prize's judges say Geetanjali Shree's Tomb of Sand is a "luminous novel of India and partition".

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022

Monkeypox: How UK hospitals are tackling the outbreak

A network of five specialist NHS hospitals in England is treating some of those infected.

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The meat and dairy farmers who are going vegan

Due to animal welfare and environment concerns, some farms are converting to vegan production.

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Moonage Daydream: David Bowie taught me how to live again, says film-maker

Moonage Daydream director Brett Morgen on how David Bowie helped him to recover from a heart attack.

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Jose Mourinho: 'A serial winner who has brought Roma to life'

Roma's Europa Conference League final win means Jose Mourinho has won five European finals out of five and is a 'serial winner who has brought the Italian club to life'.

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Johnson looking safe - for now

Tory MPs say they don't want the PM to go, but several more political challenges await him.

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022

Ros Atkins on... Russia's food war

The West has accused the Russian military of holding food supplies for millions around the world hostage.

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NFHS-5: Indians are getting fatter - and it's a big problem

Obesity is spreading rapidly and experts warn of a health emergency unless it's tackled urgently.

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French Open: Extra gym work fuelling Emma Raducanu's title bid

Emma Raducanu says she is feeling the benefits of a more rigorous fitness regime as the US Open champion prepares to continue her French Open campaign.

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Newspaper headlines: Windfall tax due 'within days' as PM awaits Gray report

The expected announcement of plans for a Windfall tax to help struggling families leads most papers.

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Footballers agree to spot-fix matches for undercover reporter

Secret filming shows discussions to manipulate moments in games so criminals can defraud bookies.

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Monday, May 23, 2022

French Open: Dan Evans & Cameron Norrie win at Roland Garros, Harriet Dart loses on debut

Britain's Dan Evans earns a first win at the French Open on his 32nd birthday, with Cameron Norrie also through to the second round.

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Monday Night Club: Jack Grealish calls Micah Richards live on air

Manchester City star Jack Grealish video calls Micah Richards during a live broadcast of the Monday Night Club.

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Bangor City: The pop star, the football club and the Mafia link

How false hopes and claims of missing millions have hurt a football-mad city.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Fresh danger' for PM over Partygate photographs

Most papers lead on new pictures of Boris Johnson at an event in Downing Street during lockdown.

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ScotRail and drivers' union return to pay talks

Hundreds of services were cut on Monday in a temporary timetable to cope with driver shortages.

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Sunday, May 22, 2022

Why is climate 'doomism' going viral – and how do you fight it?

Climate "doomers" believe it’s far too late to do anything about climate change - but they're wrong.

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Elizabeth line: What is Crossrail and when does it open?

Three and half years late and at least £4bn over-budget, Crossrail is finally about to open.

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Heat pumps: How do they work and how do I get one?

A government grant to encourage people to replace their boiler with a heat pump begins in April.

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'How the state tried to silence my abusive agent expose'

BBC News reporter Daniel De Simone on his courtroom fight to reveal how an MI5 agent abused women.

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The sci-fi technology tackling malarial mosquitos

Gene drive development makes a genetically modified gene that spreads widely within populations.

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Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says champions are 'legends'

Manchester City's manager says his side "are legends" after securing their fourth Premier League title in five seasons.

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Saturday, May 21, 2022

'My first court case: Prosecuting my father's killers'

Shagufta Ahmed's first job was to get justice for her father, a lecturer murdered after he blew the whistle on a colleague.

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The Hacienda rises again: The Manchester nightclub raves on after 40 years

Forty years after it opened, the legendary nightclub is credited with changing music and Manchester.

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Social media: Did the pandemic poison online politics?

As the UK spent countless hours online during lockdown, how much has it changed us?

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What is biodiversity and how are we protecting it?

The planet is experiencing its sixth mass extinction event, but it is hoped action can be agreed.

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The Papers: PM 'to sacrifice top official' and free tuition plan

The expected fallout from the Sue Gray report and plans to provide tuition to every pupil in need lead the papers

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Turkey: Huge rally for opposition's Canan Kaftancioglu

Canan Kaftancioglu has been convicted for insulting President Erdogan and the Turkish state.

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Friday, May 20, 2022

Non-binary in Iraq: ‘People get killed’

For Iraq's non-binary community, life is difficult and dangerous.

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Monkeypox: Time to worry or one to ignore?

We are facing an unusual and unprecedented monkeypox outbreak but how worrying is it?

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Ukraine war: The volunteer drivers risking their lives to save others

Drivers describe evacuating people from Russian-held areas under threat of mines and military attack.

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Formula milk: Online groups hunt for baby milk during US shortage

A shortage of infant formula across America has led parents to share supply locations online.

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Rwanda deal: Migrants in Calais say they'll still try to cross to UK

Many in the camp say they are still determined to reach the UK, citing family ties and jobs.

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The Papers: 'Cost of living crunch' and desire to arm Moldova

Pressures on the prime minister over the cost of living and talks on sending more weaponry to Moldova lead the papers

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Thursday, May 19, 2022

North Korea: Fighting Covid with traditional medicine

As Covid spreads in North Korea, state media urges the use of traditional medicine against the virus.

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Australia election 2022: Cost of living worries voters

If interest rates keep rising 300,000 Australians may default on mortgage repayments.

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Could contact lenses be the ultimate computer screen?

Firms are developing smart contact lenses that can project data in front of the user's eye.

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How easy is it to drive across Wales in an electric car?

Charging points are lacking in much of the UK - so how easy is it to drive across Wales in an electric car?

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Australia election: Why is Australia's parliament so white?

Australia is a multicultural country, but critics say those representing the country don't reflect this.

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Royals attend Top Gun: Maverick premiere in London

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended the premiere of the long awaited Top Gun sequel.

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Platinum Jubilee: Eight new cities created in Queen's honour

Locations in all four UK nations and on the Falkland Islands and Isle of Man will get city status.

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The Papers: Partygate probe 'fury' and a £184m 'very lucky' dip

The papers give different verdicts on the Met Police's probe into law-breaking parties in Whitehall.

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Burkina Faso trapped miners: Wives heartbroken but praying for miracles

A month on after a zinc mine was flooded in Burkina Faso, relatives of those trapped refuse to give up.

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Giovanni van Bronckhorst: Rangers' Europa League final defeat 'will hurt a lot'

Rangers' Europa League final defeat on penalties "hurts a lot" says Giovanni van Bronckhorst, but the Ibrox manager says he could not have asked for more from his side.

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Fans devastated as Rangers lose in Seville

Supporters who were in Spain and fans back in Glasgow watch their team lose the final to Eintracht Frankfurt on penalties.

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I learned to sing using YouTube - and now it's my job

A holiday rep who was unable to sing teaches himself then scoops two music awards.

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The Papers: Inflation fears of 'tough times' and 'crime surge'

Many of Thursday's papers analyse how soaring inflation will affect people's lives in the UK.

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022

Ukraine war: 'Worrying' messages to refugee seeking UK safety

Student's host says many young Ukrainian women are offered rooms "with basically sex as payment".

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Northern Ireland Protocol: Fact-checking claims about Brexit

Ministers have been talking about Northern Ireland taxation, trade and solar panels.

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French Open: Carlos Alcaraz aiming to seize Rafael Nadal's crown at Roland Garros

Carlos Alcaraz is seen as "the best player right now" in men's tennis - can he land his first Grand Slam at the French Open?

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'Not likely but possible' - Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp on title hopes

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says the title is "not likely but possible" after their 2-1 win at Southampton sends it down to the final day.

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Aberystwyth: Rude plaque for man who hated seagulls removed

Huw Davies seemingly loved the views of Cardigan Bay, but not the birds who were there as well.

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Dallas salon shooting investigated as hate crime

The suspect in last week's attack has "panic attacks" when around people of Asian descent, police say.

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Monday, May 16, 2022

NFHS-5: India's preference for sons over daughters remains

Nearly 80% of those who took part in a government survey said they wanted at least one son in their lifetime.

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Autism football club helped rekindle my Premiership dream

Charlie struggled to fit in at other football clubs until he started playing for Team United.

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Radcliffe: The town that turned its back on the big parties

A hyperlocal party took eight of Radcliffe's nine seats on 5 May as voters rejected Labour and the Tories.

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Boris Johnson accepts Northern Ireland impasse down to Brexit deal he signed up to

The prime minister described the EU as being "over-zealous" in its application of the post-Brexit trade arrangements.

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The Papers: 'Apocalyptic' food cost and footballer's gay pride

The papers focus on cost-of-living warnings and Championship footballer Jake Daniels coming out as gay.

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Turkey threatens to block Finland and Sweden Nato bids

Turkish President Erdogan accused the Nordic nations of harbouring terrorists wanted by Ankara.

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Sunday, May 15, 2022

Focus on female farmers in Northumberland and the Scottish Borders

A new portrait exhibition features female farmers across Northumberland and the Scottish Borders.

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The new jet set - why private plane usage has soared

The pandemic led to more people using private jets, but is the increase set to continue?

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A tale of two femicides - and media bias

The media covers some murders less than others, but crimes of femicide may at least soon be counted more accurately.

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GCSE and A-level exams 2022: What you need to know

For the first time since Covid, students are sitting exams across the UK - so what has changed?

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How Australia became the anxious country

Australians will vote in an election on Saturday amid much nervousness, writes Nick Bryant.

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Why Urdu language draws ire of India’s right-wing

The right-wing appears to think the language as a foreign import but history shows quite the opposite.

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'I was jumping through hoops to get a loan'

One firm tells of its struggles as a survey suggests lending to small businesses has hit an all-time low.

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Saturday, May 14, 2022

Joe Wicks: 'I realised my childhood wasn't normal'

Joe Wicks, known as the Body Coach, explores his difficult childhood growing up with a drug-addicted father and mother with OCD in a new BBC documentary

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Covid: Have the lockdown success stories lost their shine?

Some businesses which boomed during the Covid pandemic are seeing their popularity fade.

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Vitamin D: Could UV-mushrooms help fix the nation’s issue?

With one in 10 deficient in vitamin D, the government is exploring new ways to boost the UK’s intake.

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Fleeing Syria 10 years on: 'We cried all the way to Jordan'

A family looks back after a decade living in the world's largest Syrian refugee camp.

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Liverpool win FA Cup: How Jurgen Klopp sets the tone for everything Reds do - Alan Shearer

There is so much to admire about FA Cup winners Liverpool at the moment, and all of it is down to one man - Jurgen Klopp, says MOTD pundit Alan Shearer.

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Friday, May 13, 2022

Are we failing young people with cancer?

Deborah James' experience has raised questions about how good the UK is at spotting and treating the disease.

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Asteroid mining: Helping to meet Earth's natural resource demands

With Earth's natural resources running out, people are looking to mineral-rich asteroids to meet demand.

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Northern Ireland Protocol: What did Boris Johnson say?

Boris Johnson says the Northern Ireland Brexit deal he negotiated is "turning into a political problem".

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Where are the new classic sitcoms?

Why the streaming age means it is harder for new comedies to make the whole nation laugh.

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Why an Indian couple is suing son over grandchildren

A son is duty-bound to look after parents but must he deliver grandchildren too?

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Thursday, May 12, 2022

Eurovision 2022: Sam Ryder is 'ignoring the hype' as the UK's odds improve

The UK contestant is one of the favourites to win the contest, but he's trying not think about it.

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Afghanistan pupils in fear after spate of Islamic State attacks

A spate of Islamic State attacks have left Afghan students in fear and test Taliban security claims.

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Why the 'shocking' price of aluminium matters

From door frames to aircraft and food packaging - how soaring prices will impact the world economy.

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Author Benjamin Myers on the crop-circle makers who 'blew people's minds'

A new novel follows the men who owned up to making crop circles - but some of the mystery remains.

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The Papers: UK to 'rip up' border deal and 'Dame Debs' honoured

The papers cover tensions over the Northern Ireland Protocol and a cancer campaigner's damehood.

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Playground overhaul needed so disabled children can join the fun, charity says

Poor design means disabled children cannot use their local playgrounds, say campaigners.

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Could you quit your job to become a full-time activist?

A small but growing number of people are quitting their day jobs to focus solely on their activism.

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Ipob: Nigerian 'media warriors' call for killings on social media over Biafra

The BBC investigates a network of Nigerian separatists outside the country urging violence online.

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Tom Hiddleston: Why we all need monsters and myths

The Loki star on his thought-provoking role as a Victorian pastor in TV series The Essex Serpent.

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Greg Norman: LIV Golf chief fields questions on Saudi Arabia's human rights record

Greg Norman says "we've all made mistakes" as he fields questions on Saudi Arabia's human rights record and the murder of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

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Nature loss: Watchdog highlights 'precarious state' of environment

A new report says the government must do more to protect the land, the air and waters.

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The Papers: 'Poor can't cook' says MP and UK signs defence pact

The papers cover a row over the cost of living and an agreement to defend Finland and Sweden.

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Passers-by rush to stop moving car with ill driver

The car is seen drifting towards traffic before strangers intervened on a busy road in Florida.

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022

Australia election 2022: What will the vote mean for climate policies?

The outcome could be very significant for the climate, says one of the country's top scientists.

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The 'jockstrap' that revolutionised women's sports

The sports bra is honoured as a serious invention. The women behind its creation are chuffed.

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Eurovision: Who will win - and other questions answered

There are 40 countries taking part with hopes of taking home the prized trophy.

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The Indian who documented first-generation immigrants in UK

The lives of Coventry's South Asian immigrants are recorded in Maganbhai 'Masterji' Patel's photos.

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The Papers: 'Wish you were ER II' and a 'Waggro' libel trial

The front pages focus on Prince Charles giving the Queen's Speech and footballers' wives in court.

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Monday, May 9, 2022

South Africa kidnapping: 'I survived but part of me died that day'

South Africa has one of the highest rates of kidnapping in the world, as Lesego Tau's ordeal shows.

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Ncuti Gatwa: The Scottish-Rwandan roots of the 14th Doctor Who

Ncuti Gatwa is preparing to take on the role of one of British TV's most iconic characters.

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AC Milan's 'Mind Room': The story behind an innovative psychology lab

Dr Bruno Demichelis was the man behind AC Milan's 'Mind Room' - a psychology lab that helped the club to their glory years.

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Ecuador prison riot: More than 40 inmates killed

Ecuador is battling a wave of deadly gang violence and has seen its worst prison riots in history.

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The Papers: Starmer's 'gamble' and Queen 'handing over reigns'

The front pages cover the Labour leader's pledge to quit if fined and the Queen missing her speech.

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Wordle: Controversial answer was unintentional - NYT

The New York Times says the choice of the solution "fetus" amid US abortion debate was a coincidence.

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Sunday, May 8, 2022

Philippines election: Marcos family eye return to power as country votes

Millions are casting their vote in an election that could see the Marcos family sweep back into office.

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Influencers and followers need more protection, say MPs

MPs say the growth of online culture has outpaced employment and advertising regulations.

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'I pull dirty nappies from people's recycling'

Staff at a £14m recycling facility help manually sort through 85,000 tonnes of waste each year.

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The Papers: Putin branded a Nazi and Dennis Waterman tributes

Speeches by the Ukrainian President and the UK defence secretary feature on several front pages.

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Ukraine war: Artist George Butler sketches conflict

Artist George Butler has recently returned to the UK after a month spent in Ukraine.

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Saturday, May 7, 2022

Extreme weather: What is it and how is it connected to climate change?

Heatwaves, wildfires, floods and droughts highlight how extreme weather is linked to climate change.

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How young entrepreneurs bounced back from Covid

How have young business people found the comeback from coronavirus lockdowns?

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Philippines election: 'Politicians hire me to spread fake stories'

Voters in the Philippines presidential election are facing an onslaught of online lies.

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Ros Atkins on... Why 9 May matters to Russia

Ros Atkins explains why Victory Day is such an important date in Russia.

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Acid attack survivors in Mexico: 'Justice is not enough'

Carmen Sanchez launched her foundation in Mexico to help survivors of attacks rebuild their lives.

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The Papers: Sinn Fein's 'seismic' win and 'leaked' Beergate memo

Sinn Fein's victory in Northern Ireland's Assembly elections leads several of Sunday's front pages.

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Friday, May 6, 2022

Roe v Wade: The lawyer behind America’s landmark abortion ruling

Sarah Weddington was just 26 years old when she argued her case in front of the US Supreme Court.

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BBC announces first ever Gaming Prom

The event will be taking place on 1 August 2022 at the Royal Albert Hall in London.

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Leni Robredo: The woman leading the Philippines' 'pink revolution'

She has rallied tens of thousands of young voters. But can she beat frontrunner Bongbong Marcos?

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Keir Starmer's Durham drink - what were the rules?

Police investigate whether a gathering involving Keir Starmer broke Covid rules.

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The Papers: Tory election 'woes' and police probe 'Beergate'

The front pages focus on the elections and the investigation into whether the Labour leader broke lockdown rules.

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Italy orders seizure of yacht linked to Putin

The Scheherazade has been undergoing repairs and is being seized under EU sanctions.

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Thursday, May 5, 2022

Bongbong Marcos: The man attempting to revive a corrupt political dynasty

His father was a dictator, his mum known for her 3,000 pairs of shoes - and now he could lead the Philippines.

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Why one firm is banking on carbon fibre bikes in Europe

Europe's bike firms want to source more components closer to home, including carbon fibre frames.

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How Sharon Van Etten came undone on her new album

How lockdown anxiety inspired the folk-rock star's most devastating album to date.

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Africa's week in pictures: 29 April-5 May 2022

A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.

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The papers: Families face record squeeze after Bank's warning

Rising interest rates, inflation and a recession warning are on almost all the front pages.

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022

Why Sigrid feels on top of the world

The pop star talks lockdown blues, singing Nirvana at school, and why she moved all her gold discs.

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Otoniel: Colombia drug kingpin extradited to US

Dairo Antonio Úsuga, better known as Otoniel, was captured in October, ending a seven-year manhunt.

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Elections 2022: Polls to open in elections across the country

Local elections are taking place in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and many parts of England.

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The papers: Footie anthem 'faces axe' and Falkland inquiry call

There is a football theme in the papers as the Sun reports Three Lions could be dropped by the FA.

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Amber Heard says Johnny Depp struck her when on drugs

Taking the stand, Amber Heard alleged a pattern of drug-fuelled violence from Johnny Depp.

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022

Oil prices have soared. Why won't Opec bring them down?

Oil prices are at an eight-year high, so why won't oil exporting countries bring them down?

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Sri Lanka: The divisions behind the country's united protests

Can protests sparked by the economic crisis bridge Sri Lanka's religious and ethnic divides?

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Why half a million people watch me study on TikTok

With exams coming up, students are turning to Yehya's live study streams to revise.

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£5m Virtual Reality centre launches in Portsmouth

The university centre received more than £3m in government funding to help businesses create VR.

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Homeschooling: Crafting and vlogging in home lessons

Skateboarder Destiny hones her craft and vlogging skills in homeschooling lessons.

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Homes for Ukraine: Housing scheme called danger to refugees

Potentially violent and abusive men are offering accommodation to Ukrainian women, BBC News learns.

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University student complaints over courses hit record

More than a third of issues examined by the independent adjudicator were related to the pandemic.

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The papers: BP stokes windfall tax call and PM's bus 'rubbish'

Calls for a windfall tax after BP announced rising profits are among the stories leading the papers.

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Monday, May 2, 2022

Tourette's syndrome: 'Living with it is hard but we laugh at it'

Lucy-Marie, who developed tics while she was just eight, wants people to stop judging her.

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Why Europe will have to face the true cost of being in debt to China

The Beijing investment offers that need to be weighed up by European countries.

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War games: The military's deep affinity with gaming

The ties between the games industry and the military have been growing stronger in recent years.

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How phantom forests are used for greenwashing

Governments that make forest restoration promises they don't keep are accused of greenwashing.

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I've had two children after being diagnosed with MND

Lucy Lintott was told she had the disease at the age of 19 - and warned she would never be able to have a family.

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Countdown: Anne Robinson to step down as presenter

The former The Weakest Link star is to leave the Channel 4 quiz show after a year and 265 episodes.

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The papers: PM's Ukraine speech and guards' conned by 'priest'

Reports a fake priest was able to infiltrate an Army barracks are among a mix of stories in the papers.

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Sunday, May 1, 2022

'The Down Syndrome Act means so much to me'

Families have been working together to bring about change for people with Down's syndrome.

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General Belgrano: The opera singer who survived the sinking of the Argentine cruiser

In May 1982, the Argentine cruiser the General Belgrano was sunk by British torpedoes during the war over the Falkland or Malvinas Islands.

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Shanghai lockdown: The hard life of a homeless deliveryman

Many riders face a lack of shelter and safety while delivering supplies in a locked down city.

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Unravelling Australia's complex jobs puzzle

An uneven recovery from the pandemic leaves graduates struggling to get on the career ladder.

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Peterborough: Cost of living dominates in Labour local election target

Partygate is not the main things on voters' minds in Peterborough, ahead of Thursday's local election.

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Dutch boy, 4, takes mother's car for a joyride

Despite crashing into two parked cars, no one was injured in the youngster's early morning escapade.

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The Papers: 'Record cancer backlog' and Charlotte turns seven

Problems with NHS cancer care and celebrations of Princess Charlotte's birthday feature in the front pages.

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Australian rugby star Hayne will not face new rape trial

Prosecutors have dropped rape charges against Jarryd Hayne having "carefully considered" the public interest. from BBC News http...