Thursday, June 30, 2022

Addiction: The faces of those fighting to break free and those helping

The number of professional workers seeking help for addiction is on the increase, charities say.

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End-of-life: How home nurses helped ease my husband's last days

Since the pandemic more people are choosing to die at home, including campaigner Dame Deborah James.

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The fight to save vanishing wildflower meadows

Conservationists urge action to reverse a "catastrophic" decline in the nation's natural habitats.

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The Papers: 'Drunken' Tory whip quits and No 10 'plans VAT cut'

Government whip Chris Pincher's resignation and a possible tax cut make Friday's front pages.

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A Nato summit in Madrid for hawks

The BBC's Frank Gardner speaks to Nato leaders during the first summit since Russia invaded Ukraine.

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022

The bloody legacy of Rodrigo Duterte

The Philippines strongman is retiring after a career fighting drugs and crime that left thousands dead.

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A field of cows set me off on a new career path

Abby-Leigh Doig studied forensic psychology - but realised that she wanted to become a farmer.

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Cost of living: Are high school proms too expensive?

Pupils are skipping school as their families cannot afford expensive outfits and limos, charity warns.

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Heathrow Airport announces more flight cancellations

The cancellations are because more passengers are expected at the airport than it can cope with.

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The Papers: 'A new Iron Curtain' and '100m for the Royals?'

More Nato troops in eastern Europe and a £15m rise in the Royal Family's grant feature in the papers.

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022

Why ex-French colonies are joining the Commonwealth

Behind the Commonwealth's allure as it welcomes Gabon and Togo into its ranks.

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Paris attacks: Survivors who found friendship in marathon terror trial

The 2015 Paris attacks left 130 people dead and some of the survivors have formed a unique bond.

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How Michael Gardner helped transform Miami's nightlife

The businessman overcame racial barriers to become one of Miami’s foremost nightlife promoters.

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Jan 6 hearings: Ex-aide paints devastating picture of Trump

Donald Trump's top team knew days in advance of the potential for violence, a former staffer has said.

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Wales' population hits new high but growth is lowest

Seven areas of Wales saw falls in population, as the first Census 2021 results are revealed.

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Nato veto lifted and more false claims - today's Ukraine round-up

Finland and Sweden to join the alliance as footage shows civilians running for their lives.

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Monday, June 27, 2022

El Salvador's abortion ban: 'I was sent to prison for suffering a miscarriage'

Elsy was sentenced to 30 years for aggravated homicide after losing her baby in a miscarriage in El Salvador.

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Bangladesh floods: 'I have nothing left except my life'

Khudeza survived the worst floods in north-east Bangladesh for a century but millions are homeless.

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What parents need to know about online safety

Teachers urgently want parents to understand the tech which could help to keep kids safer online.

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The abortion clues that can hide on your phone

There are a number of concerns around data protection following the US Supreme Court's ruling on abortion.

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Ukraine war: Russian strike on shopping a centre a war crime - G7 leaders

Some 1,000 civilians were inside the building at the time of the strike, Ukraine's president said.

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Wales basic income: Pilot will give care leavers £19,000 a year

More than 500 people leaving care in Wales will be offered £1,600 a month for two years.

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Sunday, June 26, 2022

Ukraine war: What Severodonetsk's fall means for the conflict

Russian troops must still cross the Siversky Donets river to capture all of the Luhansk region.

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China and Hong Kong: The highs and lows since handover

From the Olympics to mass protests, here are five key moments in the 25 years since handover.

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Why do so many devastating earthquakes happen in Afghanistan?

At least 1,000 people have died in Afghanistan's worst earthquake in two decades

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NHS patients to be offered chance to travel for surgery

Hundreds of patients who have waited two years or more have already said they are willing to travel.

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Sturgeon summit brings abortion protest law closer

The meeting will explore legislation to create buffer zones around clinics and prevent intimidation.

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Levelling up to cost billions more than government thinks, says think tank

The economic gaps between different parts of the UK are "significant", the Resolution Foundation says.

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Will electric motorbike sales take-off across Asia?

Soaring petrol prices could speed up the transition to electric much faster than expected.

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The Papers: G7 urged to back Ukraine as leaders mock Putin

Many of the papers lead on the summit of rich nations as leaders urge continued support for Ukraine.

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Saturday, June 25, 2022

How a family of 14 is coping with rising costs

Mother of 12, Zoe Sullivan, explains how she cuts costs as her family's energy and fuel bills double.

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What happened when Israel sent its refugees to Rwanda

As the UK presses on with its asylum deal, refugees sent from Israel to Rwanda describe their experiences.

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Cristiano Ronaldo: Manchester United expect forward to stay despite Chelsea links

Manchester United expect Cristiano Ronaldo to be part of their squad next season despite reports linking him with Chelsea.

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U2 singer Bono discusses discovering he has a half-brother

The star discusses for the first time how his dad had another son, who he didn't know about for years.

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The Papers: 'Crackdown on unions' and PM plans for third term

The papers lead with strike action warnings and Tory MPs slam Boris Johnson's "delusional" behaviour.

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Friday, June 24, 2022

Polio: Virus found in London prompts misleading vaccine claims

What do these cases really tell us about the virus, which hasn't spread in the UK for decades?

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Kidnap alert heightens Iran-Israel shadow war fears

The warnings for Israeli tourists join assassinations and sabotage as the foes aim at each other.

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Johnny Onions: Cardiff French onion seller retires

Patrick Mevel says he has lifted more than 20,000 tonnes of onions over the past 43 years.

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The villagers who bought their own petrol pumps

Residents of Newcastleton in the Borders used to face a lengthy round-trip to get their fuel.

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Where Indian army job dreams are made and broken

Inside coaching centres where desperate young people study to get a job in the armed forces.

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Kenyan elections: The woman who rallies crowds - but won't vote

Diana Mwazi is one of many young Kenyans who see elections as a way to make money, not bring change.

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The Papers: Tories tell PM 'go now' and 'US bans abortion'

The papers lead with Boris Johnson being urged to quit and Roe v Wade being overturned in the US.

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Row over M&S plan to redevelop flagship store

The government is calling a review of the plans which include a smaller shop, offices and a gym.

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Thursday, June 23, 2022

World's lowest parachute jump attempt

Former paratrooper, John Bream, jumped from 85 ft (26m) in order to claim the title.

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Tower block safety: Disabled man carried to flat after lifts broke down

Adam Gabsi had to be carried up six floors to his flat after the lifts in his tower block broke down.

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Katie Price: The rise and fall of a glamour model

The 44-year-old is due to be sentenced on Friday, after admitting breaching a restraining order.

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Tangshan and Xuzhou: Fury and questions over China's treatment of women

Two prominent cases of abuse have ignited a debate about misogyny among the country's young women.

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US immigration: 'They'd rather die than return to Nicaragua'

A record number of Nicaraguans are heading to the US as conditions worsen at home.

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Anita Alvarez: Coach saves US swimmer who fainted during competition

Artistic swimmer Anita Alvarez was rescued from the bottom of the pool at the world championships.

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Refugees previously despatched to Rwanda now in Europe

As the UK presses on with its asylum deal, refugees sent from Israel to Rwanda describe their experiences.

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Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme: The battle for compensation

More than 1,300 claims have been made but only about 20 sent for medical assessment.

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As audiences return to Glastonbury and other festivals, will they cope?

After two years of cancellations, music fans could experience a mixture of relief and anxiety.

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Emilia Clarke swaps Game of Thrones' dragons for Chekhov's The Seagull

Actress Emilia Clarke explains why she is petrified ahead of her West End stage debut.

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How Aussie farmers are hoping to win over tequila fans

Two Australia farmers are aiming rival Mexican tequila and mezcal with a similar delicious spirit.

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Newspaper headlines: Polio alert and Sunak defends pension rise

The papers lead with the discovery of polio in the UK and the chancellor defending pension rises.

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Rupert Murdoch and Jerry Hall reportedly to divorce

After six years of marriage, the media tycoon and model will divorce, US media reports.

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Uvalde shooting: Gunman could have been stopped within three minutes - safety official

Police could have stopped the Uvalde school shooting within three minutes, Texas's safety chief says.

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Commonwealth: Row over report into secretariat's finances

The row over delays in releasing the report comes as Baroness Scotland seeks a second term as the body's head.

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Newspaper headlines: Strike 'stalemate' and bill 'fatally weakens human rights'

The fallout from the biggest rail strikes in decades continues to lead nearly all the front pages.

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'The barriers to entry have gone - go for it now'

CEO Secrets: Tej Lalvani, boss of Vitabiotics and former Dragons' Den star, shares his advice.

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Ice cream and amusements at the seaside

Jon Pountney's photographs of the Welsh seaside resorts on show in Cardiff.

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Monday, June 20, 2022

A simple guide to the Wakefield and Tiverton and Honiton by-elections

Two by-elections on Thursday could provide another blow to Boris Johnson’s authority.

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Thailand cannabis: From a war on drugs to weed curries

The country now has one of the world's most liberal marijuana regimes. How did that happen?

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Could nuclear desalination plants beat water scarcity?

Engineers are developing mobile, floating nuclear desalination plants to help solve water shortages.

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Ghana's Pan African Heritage Museum seeks to reclaim Africa's history

A new museum in Ghana aims to tell the story of Africa using African voices, tools and culture.

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Ben Stiller meets Zelensky in Kyiv as ambassador for UN refugee agency

The actor has been a Goodwill ambassador for the United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) since 2016.

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Hong Kong: Iconic floating Jumbo restaurant sinks

The Jumbo restaurant capsized in the South China Sea days after it was towed out of the harbour.

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Sunday, June 19, 2022

In photos: Throwback to life on Indian streets

A selection of street pictures in India by some of the country's most acclaimed photographers.

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'People used to make fun of my scarring'

Chrissie Riedhofer has spent most of her life learning to cope with people staring at her.

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County lines: Inside the complex battle against drug gangs exploiting children

The BBC has been given access to a new team that has to decide if children are criminals or victims.

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Sudden unknown death in childhood: 'Why did my beautiful son die?'

Cot deaths have inspired much awareness work - but what about when an older child dies unexpectedly?

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The secret to saving mountain gorillas

Justin Rowlatt finds out what gorilla conservation can teach us about protecting other species.

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Patrice Lumumba: Why a tooth is all that remains of the Congolese hero

All that remains of Congo's murdered leader Patrice Lumumba is being handed to his family in Brussels.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Network derailed' and 'summer of discontent'

The biggest rail strike in 30 years, which starts on Tuesday, leads nearly all the front pages.

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Eight suspects linked to Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira deaths

Three suspects have already been arrested by police in connection with the murders of the two men.

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Saturday, June 18, 2022

Why a Rwandan sports reporter fled his home

Rwandan journalists tell the BBC how oppression at home forced them to become refugees.

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Grenfell: Why are families still waiting for justice?

Five years after the Grenfell disaster that killed 72 people, will criminal charges ever be brought?

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Falklands War: 'I thought I was the only one like this'

The end of the Falklands War saw a gradual change in how we treat post-traumatic stress disorder.

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US Open 2022: Matt Fitzpatrick and Will Zalatoris lead going into final round

Matt Fitzpatrick and Will Zalatoris share the US Open lead after the third round at Brookline Country Club.

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Europe heatwave: Spanish firefighters tackle wildfires

Temperature records have been broken in Spain and France as a heatwave sweeps across Europe.

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Newspaper headlines: New strike 'chaos' and Johnson warns of long war

Next week's looming rail strikes of 40,000 workers make several headlines on Sunday's front pages.

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Dame Kelly Holmes shares relief at coming out as gay

The athlete says she's going to "explode with excitement" as she gets rid of fear around her sexuality.

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Friday, June 17, 2022

African brain drain: '90% of my friends want to leave'

A new survey reveals 52% of young Africans are considering emigrating - some of them told the BBC why.

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Actress Clara Darcy: Why I'm starring in a play about my brain tumour

Actress Clara Darcy says she is grateful for having had a rare form of brain cancer.

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Russia's Putin condemns 'mad and thoughtless' Western sanctions

The Russian president says the economic restrictions are "more harmful" to those who imposed them.

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Lord Geidt: PM's ex-ethics adviser reveals more about why he quit

Lord Geidt says he resigned over the government's "openness" to breaking international law.

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Europe heatwave: Outdoor events banned in parts of France

France forced to import electricity as air-conditioners and fans switched on for record heatwave.

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Newspaper headlines: Big wage rises 'risky' and 'tell dad you love him'

Several stories lead Saturday's front pages, but the cost-of-living crisis continues to dominate.

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Thursday, June 16, 2022

'Why not have a disabled superhero in a Marvel movie?'

Arthur Hughes is the first disabled actor to play Richard III - who had a bent spine - at the RSC.

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France gears up for new battle: Macron v Mélenchon

The French president could lose his majority in the National Assembly because of a left-green alliance.

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Congo peat: The 'lungs of humanity' which are under threat

Carbon-rich peatlands are under threat from development, posing a risk for future climate change.

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Ukraine War: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov fact-checked

Russia's foreign minister has been speaking to the BBC about the war in Ukraine.

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Food spending and mental health hit by rising prices, BBC survey reveals

More than eight in 10 people say they are worried about the cost-of-living, a BBC survey suggests.

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The papers: Warnings of 'pain ahead' with inflation to hit 11%

The front pages focus on a forecast of sharp price rises as the cost of living crisis continues.

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022

Summer food prices to rise quickly, say grocery analysts

There will be a spike in food prices this summer, the Institute of Grocery Distribution predicts.

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Capitol riot inquiry probes tour by lawmaker on eve of attack

Congressional investigators release video of a Republican with a man who later threatened Democrats.

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The papers: PM's ethics adviser quits and Euro court threat

The papers cover pressure on Boris Johnson after Lord Geidt resigns and reaction to the halted Rwanda flight.

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Anglo-Saxon burial ground unearthed at HS2 site in Buckinghamshire

Nearly 140 graves, a skeleton with a spear point embedded in it, jewellery and weapons are among the finds.

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Lord Geidt: Why did the PM's ethics adviser quit?

The timing surprised No 10, but Lord's Geidt's discomfort has been evident for a while, writes out political editor.

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Premier League 2022-23 fixtures: Schedule to be announced on Thursday

The 2022-23 Premier League fixtures will be released at 09:00 BST on Thursday - find out how to follow your favourite team on BBC Sport.

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Melbourne Grand Prix: Australian race on calendar until 2035

Formula 1 has struck a new contract to race at the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne until 2035.

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022

Maharashtra: Rising sea temperatures hit India fishermen's catch

Fishing communities living along India's western coast say their once abundant catch is declining fast.

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BTS announce break to grow and pursue solo projects

The K-pop group tell fans their goal is to grow as individuals and pursue solo projects.

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Dog health: Don't buy a bulldog until breed is reshaped, vets plead

A study finds the English bulldog has double the health risks of other dogs.

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Cancer: High Street pharmacists to make referrals

Hundreds of pharmacists in England are being given powers to send patients for cancer scans and tests.

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The papers: 'Rwandan air farce' as court grounds asylum jet

The front pages focus on the dramatic last-minute halting of the government's deportation flight.

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Chris Mason on where the Rwanda flight setback leaves ministers

The government seems determined to press ahead with its plans despite last-minute legal interventions.

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Monday, June 13, 2022

Vaping - is it a risk-free option?

Colourful gadgets and fruity flavours are popular, but what is really known about their health effects?

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Chris McGlade: How I forgave my dad's killer - and made it funny

Stand-up comic Chris McGlade on turning his father's 2011 murder into a comedy show.

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Why is inflation in US higher than elsewhere?

A surge in government spending drove US inflation to the highest of advanced economies last year.

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Could flat tyres soon be a thing of the past?

Airless tyres that do not puncture are getting close to market but some remain sceptical about them.

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Huge plan to map the DNA of all life in British Isles

Scientists are planning to sequence the genomes of all species, including plants, animals, fungi, found in Britain and Ireland.

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The papers: Rwanda flight 'shames UK' and EU legal threat

The papers cover reaction to the deportation of asylum seekers and the row over Brexit goods checks.

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House of Commons to be 'menopause friendly', Speaker Lindsay Hoyle vows

Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle signs a pledge to actively support staff going through the menopause.

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Sunday, June 12, 2022

Tony Blair to join Queen's highest chivalry order at Windsor ceremony

The Duchess of Cornwall and Baroness Amos will also be installed in the royal Order of the Garter.

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Scottish island airports then and now

Archive footage and film from recent times highlights the importance of island airports to Hebridean communities.

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Falkland Islands: Loss echoes across Argentina 40 years on

The war lasted two months and killed nearly 1,000 soldiers - more than 600 of whom were Argentinian.

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Why you may have a thinking digital twin within a decade

Within 10 years people may be able to have a intelligent online version of themselves.

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World Cup 2022: When is it taking place and why is Qatar hosting?

Football's World Cup finals take place in Qatar in November and December. Here's a guide to the tournament.

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Queen Elizabeth II becomes second-longest serving monarch

In two years, she would overtake Louis XIV of France who reigned for more than 72 years.

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The Papers: PM warned over NI plans and death of Ukraine hero

The government's bill to change the Northern Ireland Protocol is the focus for many of Monday's papers.

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Catholic Church sexual abuse survivor wants Pope Francis to listen

Mark Murray suffered repeated sexual abuse as a child while at a Catholic priest training school.

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Saturday, June 11, 2022

Circus ambition comes true for trapeze artist Trystan Chambers

How a boyhood dream to join the circus came true for trapeze artist Trystan Chambers.

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Sherwood - the Nottinghamshire strike that divided a town

A BBC One crime drama examines how murder ignites the deep divides in a former mining community.

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Hopwood DePree: From Hollywood to restoring Downton Shabby

Film producer Hopwood DePree swapped LA for Rochdale to save his family's ancient ancestral home.

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Samantha Cristoforetti: The astronaut taking TikTok to new heights

Samantha Cristoforetti has developed a huge following through her TikToks from on board the ISS.

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Child stroke survivor determined to recover say Lowestoft parents

Five-year-old Tilli, from Suffolk, is one of 400 children to have a stroke in the UK every year.

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What a San Francisco vote says about the US left

The recall of San Francisco's top public prosecutor amid rising drug deaths exposes a rift on the left.

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England 0-0 Italy: Is Three Lions' lack of goals becoming a problem?

As England fail to score from open play for a third successive game, do the Three Lions have problems in attack?

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Friday, June 10, 2022

Medical gaming treating life-changing injuries

From strokes and Parkinson's to PTSD, severe conditions can be helped with game-based therapies.

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World Cup 2022: Dafydd Iwan's Yma O Hyd tops charts again

"People talk about goose bumps and hairs standing up on their necks," says singer Dafydd Iwan.

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'I am completely besotted with this pigeon'

An NHS worker's videos with her feathered friend have had 22m views on social media.

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Costa Book Awards to end as sponsorship finishes

Costa Coffee says it has taken the "difficult decision" to end sponsorship of the literary prize.

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The Papers: Charles 'attacks' Rwanda plan, and sugar tax snub

Claims the Prince of Wales has criticised the UK scheme to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda makes headlines.

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Thursday, June 9, 2022

Love Island: Second hand clothes and the trouble with fast fashion

As Love Island contestants get dressed in second-hand clothes, can fashion ever be eco-friendly?

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Saxon Mullins: The woman changing Australia's rape laws

Saxon Mullins sparked a national debate after saying she felt let down after making a rape allegation.

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My Name Is Leon: Sir Lenny Henry brings 'moving' adoption story to screen

The actor and comedian on why he wanted to make a TV version of Kit de Waal's novel My Name Is Leon.

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Baby Holly: Child of murdered parents found safe after 42 years

Officials say members of a mysterious religious group brought Holly Crouse to a church after the killing.

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Rishi Sunak accused of wasting £11bn servicing government debt

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has been caught out by interest rate rises, a research institute says.

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The Papers: 'Outrage' over sentences and 'William like Diana'

Death sentences ordered by a Russian proxy court for two Britons in Ukraine lead Friday's papers.

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Widow of US Capitol riot officer on 'stigma' of his death

Nine days after he was assaulted in the 6 January 2021 attack, Jeff Smith died by suicide.

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022

The Papers: 'Zero UK growth in 2023' and '£100 to fill a car'

Gloomy forecasts for the UK economy next year and new highs for the price of petrol lead the papers.

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Life at 50C: Qatar accused of under-reporting deaths in Gulf's killer heat

A BBC Arabic investigation uncovers allegations that Qatar is underreporting the number of migrant workers who have died of heat stroke.

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Covid-19 in China: Shanghai getting used to 'new normal'

The city had been in lockdown for two months as China imposed its "zero Covid" policy on the population of 25m.

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Top Gun betrays Hollywood's weakness in China

Some claim that the Tom Cruise flick is standing up to Beijing, but it's too early to cheer.

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'It is all about raising the profile of carers'

The UK economy cannot afford to have more of its 10.5m army of carers quit the workforce for good.

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Cost of living: The shock of rising prices in Japan

Why making Japan's favourite snack more expensive was so controversial it prompted an ad campaign.

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Boris Johnson tries to reset leadership with housing pledges

He is expected to give a new right-to-buy pledge and suggest benefits should count towards mortgages.

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Ros Atkins On... Saudi Arabia’s $2 billion golf series

Ros Atkins looks at the controversy surrounding the new Saudi-funded golf tournament.

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022

Ukraine war: Angela Merkel defends her record on Putin

Her approach has been criticised but she said she had "nothing to apologise for".

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If I go back to Iran, my husband will kill me

Human rights activists say the number of reported so-called 'honour killings' in Iran is rising

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How Margaret Thatcher's secret Brahms phone was invented

Brahms was the UK's first portable encrypted communications system designed to allow talk securely.

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Fuel prices: Why is petrol so expensive in the UK?

Why are UK pump prices at record highs, and when might they fall?

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Falklands War: The bombing of the Sir Galahad

Survivors and bereaved families remember the biggest loss of life in the Falklands War, 40 years on.

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Tove Styrke is sick of the Spotify song formula

The Swedish star explains why she's rejected the slick, corporate Spotify sound to follow her gut.

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The Papers: 'Tory MPs plan vote strikes' and 'rail shutdown'

Rebel plans to paralyse the government and a rail workers' vote for industrial action lead the papers.

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Buy now, pay later: Warning over use of credit cards to cover payments

Millions of young shoppers are borrowing money to make buy now pay later repayments, says Citizens Advice.

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Monday, June 6, 2022

South Africa: Wealthy Gupta brothers arrested in UAE

The pair are accused in South Africa of large-scale corruption and exerting unfair political influence.

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Innovative Medicines Fund launched to fast-track drugs

Patients in England will be able to get early access to promising new treatments.

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Chris Mason: PM knows opponents are not defeated

Boris Johnson may have won last night's confidence vote, but his problems remain, our political editor says.

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Australia climate crisis: Women call for action with photo petition

Women from across Australia will present a visual petition to MPs, calling for urgent action.

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Orkney part of 'scallop discos' fishing trial

Scientists hope to show that modified lobster pots fitted with lights can be used to catch molluscs.

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The Papers: ‘Wounded Johnson in peril’ and PM 'vows to bash on’

The fallout from the prime minister's narrow victory in Monday's vote of confidence leads the papers

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Harry and Meghan share photo of Lilibet on first birthday

The Sussexes release an image of their daughter at a picnic in Windsor.

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Sunday, June 5, 2022

Why Australia is declaring a 'new era' in the Pacific

Albanese's government is promising to restore ties with its "brothers and sisters" - is it too late?

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Why the Central African Republic adopted Bitcoin

Some 90% of people in the Central African Republic lack access to the internet, needed to use Bitcoin.

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The people making money from just surfing the internet

A Canadian tech firm is allowing people to take a cut of online advertising revenue.

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Why are flights being cancelled?

There has been significant disruption at UK airports, with flights cancelled and long queues at airports.

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The Papers: 'My heart is with you', and PM 'toxic for Tories'

The Queen's Jubilee tribute to the nation and a possible confidence vote in the PM lead Monday's papers.

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Saturday, June 4, 2022

Chelsea Bridge: Man Tasered in critical condition after River Thames fall

The police watchdog and the Met Police are investigating following the incident in Chelsea, London.

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Key moments from the Platinum Jubilee concert

Stars of the stage, screen and the sporting world perform at the Platinum Party at the Palace.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'exercise'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.

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Animatronic model workshop: 'Most people have never seen anything like it'

The owner of the Victorian Model Workshop believes it's the only shop of its kind open to the public.

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COP26: Are nations on track to meet their climate goals?

Governments are due to meet in Bonn to discuss progress on climate action since COP26.

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Start-ups fuel India's growing obsession with skincare

The success of beauty start-ups has disrupted the Indian market as homegrown brands offer a vast variety.

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The Papers: 'Thriller Queen' and 'ma'am-alade your Majesty?'

A star-studded Jubilee concert and surprise appearance from Paddington Bear lead the front pages.

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Friday, June 3, 2022

Mother of world's only nonuplets on how she cares for nine babies

Halima Cissé, who gave birth to nine babies last year, explains how she manages to look after them all.

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Covid: Why do some vaccines protect you for longer than others?

Here's why you need more than one Covid jab.

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War in Ukraine: We are holding on, say Mykolaiv residents

Residents in the southern region of Ukraine speak of their defiance and dread as the war rages on.

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DR Congo: 'My life has changed thanks to coffee'

Some of the world's best beans come from an island in DR Congo, where ex-fighters get a second chance.

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Drought-stricken US warned of looming 'dead pool'

Tens of thousands of acres of farmland lie idle because farmers can't get enough water to grow crops.

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Nilambur Ayisha: The Muslim actor who survived a bullet on stage

Nilambur Ayisha was targeted by people who believed a Muslim woman shouldn't act, but she never gave up.

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The Papers: 'We give thanks' and 'together... yet apart'

Gratitude for the Queen and reported tensions between her grandsons lead the front pages.

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Thursday, June 2, 2022

The Russian soldiers refusing to fight in Ukraine

Because of their experiences on the front line, some troops are seeking legal advice to avoid being redeployed.

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US midterms: Would-be AOC takes on 'last pro-life Democrat'

She hopes to topple a Texas congressman, but is fighting for abortion rights a vote winner here?

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Chicken rice: Why Singapore's much-loved dish is under threat

The city state is feeling the impact of Malaysia's export curbs on chicken.

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India marriage: Woman's plan to 'marry herself' sparks debate

Kshama Bindu will have all the trappings of a traditional wedding ceremony apart from an actual groom.

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'God save the Queen' played at Paris Jubilee celebration

The anthem was played before French President Macron rekindled the 'eternal flame' by the Arc de Triomphe.

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022

Service charge: The unsavoury row over ‘forced’ restaurant tips in India

The government says the service charge is voluntary - but restaurants continue to add it to the bill.

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Buffalo shooting: Suspect charged with domestic terrorism

Payton Gendron, 18, is accused of killing 10 people in a racially-motivated attack in a supermarket.

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The Papers: 'Queen kicks off the party' and airport delay woes

The Queen launches her Platinum Jubilee celebrations, and holiday chaos continues, lead the papers.

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As Shanghai eases restrictions, small businesses count the cost

The city has recently significantly eased coronavirus measures.

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Platinum Jubilee: Camilla and Charles guest star on EastEnders

The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall raise a glass to the Queen on the TV soap.

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Amateur artist spotted by Hollywood after viral posts

Maisie Matilda taught herself fore-edge painting and she's now creating works for major studios.

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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...