Monday, 28 February 2022

The Papers: 'Putin's inhumanity' as civilians in Ukraine killed

The papers focus on the human impact of the invasion of Ukraine, as dozens are killed in missile strikes.

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Ukraine conflict: Your guide to understanding day five

Rocket attacks hit Kharkiv while negotiators meet for talks. Here's what you need to know about day five.

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'There are no dollars - I don't know what to do'

Russians are starting to feel the effect of sanctions aimed at punishing the country for invading Ukraine.

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Russian conductor Valery Gergiev resigns Edinburgh Festival post

Valery Gergiev, a supporter of President Putin, failed to condemn the invasion of Ukraine.

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Ukraine crisis: Google Maps live traffic data turned off in country

The live service has been shut down temporarily to protect users, but navigation features still work.

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Ukraine crisis: Ukrainians prepare to go home to fight

A growing number of Ukrainians living in Britain are headed for the front lines in their homeland.

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Sunday, 27 February 2022

Ukraine conflict: Your guide to understanding day four

The EU is sending arms to Ukraine and banning Russian flights. Here's what you need to know after Day Four of the war.

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Eddie Redmayne and Lily Allen win WhatsOnStage theatre awards

The "brilliance and resilience" of British theatre is celebrated at the WhatsOnStage awards.

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Ukraine conflict: Settled Ukrainians relatives able to come to UK

Boris Johnson tells a church congregation the UK will not "turn our backs in Ukraine's hour of need".

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Liverpool beat Chelsea on penalties to win Carabao Cup

Liverpool beat Chelsea 11-10 on penalties to win the Carabao Cup after a breathless final ended in a goalless draw at Wembley.

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Glasgow's homeless given free haircuts

A barber from Bearsden has been cutting the hair of homeless people.

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Saturday, 26 February 2022

Ukraine conflict: Thousands of people try to force their way onto a train to Poland

Fergal Keane described the scenes from a packed platform, as a mother and child are caught in the crush.

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Ukraine invasion: Kyiv imposes curfew amid sabotage fears

Citizens of the capital are told to stay indoors until Monday morning as Russian forces close in.

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Swift payments crackdown on Russia edges closer

Germany, the main opponent of excluding Russia from the Swift banking system, now says it favours curbs.

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Queen cancels diplomatic reception on advice of Foreign Office

The reception with diplomats would have been the monarch's first engagement since her positive Covid test.

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Ukraine conflict: Children on their own, parents stay behind

Mothers and grandmothers lead their children into the unknown as men aged 18 - 60 must stay behind.

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Zelensky: The comedian president who is rising to the moment

Ukraine's president had no experience of politics when when elected in 2019, but has emerged as a convincing war leader.

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Roman Abramovich gives trustees Chelsea 'stewardship'

Chelsea's Russian owner Roman Abramovich says he is "giving trustees of Chelsea's charitable foundation the stewardship and care" of the club.

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Friday, 25 February 2022

Ukraine conflict: UK intelligence fears ‘bloody and brutal’ war

The greater the resistance Russia faces the more severe its retaliation is likely to be, Whitehall fears.

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IT problems causing BA cancellations and delays at Heathrow

BA apologises to customers for what it said had been a "very difficult week".

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Birmingham pub bombings: Fight over 'confession' to Chris Mullin

West Midlands Police has launched a legal bid to force journalist Chris Mullin to reveal sources.

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Ukraine conflict: Your guide to understanding day two

Fighting continues in Ukraine on the second day of Russia's invasion. Here's what you need to know.

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Ukraine: Who is not on the UK sanctions list?

Some Russian individuals and companies have been sanctioned by the US but not the UK.

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Ukraine conflict: BP under pressure to sell stake in Russian firm

The oil giant's boss is warned of UK government concerns about its "overexposure to Russian interests".

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Ukraine: Woman confronts armed Russian soldier

The woman angrily asks the soldier, seen holding a large machine gun, why he has come to the city.

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Thursday, 24 February 2022

Rape cases should be tried in specialist courts, says report

Watchdogs say rape victims are being failed by a system beset by delays and poor communication.

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'Chaotic' youth job scheme failing to deliver, MPs say

The £1.9bn plan to get youth into work has helped fewer people than predicted, a group of MPs says.

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Ukraine invaded: Anti-war protests in Russian cities lead to arrests

Russian police make hundreds of arrests after crowds demonstrate in support of Ukraine.

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The Papers: 'A dark day for Europe' as Putin invades

The papers see echoes of World War Two and its aftermath as Russia launches an assault on Ukraine.

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Russia invasion: Frontline Ukraine city holds breath amid attack

People in Kostyantynivka are no strangers to war, but Russia's attack has left them fearing for the future.

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Boris Johnson wrong on jobs claim, says statistics watchdog

The UK Statistics Authority says the number of those in work is fewer than before the pandemic.

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Ukraine conflict: Many misleading images have been shared online

Social media users have posted false and misleading videos and images as Russia invades Ukraine.

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Wednesday, 23 February 2022

The Papers: 'State of emergency' and Putin goes 'full tonto'

Fears of a Russian invasion of Ukraine and a jibe from the UK defence secretary lead the papers.

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Ukraine crisis: The Brits trying to get family out of the country

As tensions escalate, some UK citizens are desperately trying to get their families to safety.

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England score two late goals to beat Germany for first time

The Lionesses score two late goals to beat Germany on home soil for the first time in their history.

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Burnley FC football fan 'gobsmacked' by lift plea response

Burnley fan Christopher Coxhead, who has Parkinson's disease, appealed for help getting to matches.

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Tuesday, 22 February 2022

Newspaper headlines: 'War threat grows' and 'punish Putin harder' call

The front pages are dedicated to the escalating Ukraine conflict and sanctions against Russia.

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Ros Atkins on... key moments in Russia's military build-up

Ros Atkins looks at the key moments of Russia's military build-up in the Ukraine crisis so far.

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Extra blood test could help spot heart-attack death risk

Testing suspected heart attack patients for the C-reactive protein could save lives, experts say.

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Lost dog survives stormy days on mountains

Molly the springer spaniel is home, thanks to some ham, after going missing during Storm Franklin.

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Ukraine: Putin tells Russia's spy chief to speak plainly

Russian president presses Sergei Naryshkin during a meeting with top security officials.

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Boots to sell £6 Covid tests ahead of rule change

Four-packs of lateral flow tests will be on sale for £17 from Wednesday despite free tests remaining until 1 April.

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Monday, 21 February 2022

Russia recognises Ukraine separatist regions as independent states

Russian troops are ordered to perform "peacekeeping" there, raising fears troops may cross the border.

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Ukraine crisis: UK to sanction Russia over breakaway regions decision

The UK foreign secretary says President Vladimir Putin's actions would not go "unpunished".

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Angel Lynn: Court to review pair's kidnap sentences

Angel Lynn suffered serious head injuries when she fell from a van after being kidnapped.

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Assisted dying: Two arrested over death of campaigner

Sharon Johnston previously told of her intention to travel to Switzerland to end her life.

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Storm Eunice: Baby born on hard shoulder near Felixstowe

Lauryn and Josh Vartan say they considered the name Eunice but decided to stick with Florence.

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Saturday, 19 February 2022

The Nigerian artwork challenging British history in St Paul's

St Paul's Cathedral invites artist Victor Ehikhamenor to respond to the looting of the Benin Bronzes.

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Punjab election: Why winning won't be a cakewalk for AAP

Punjab's voters say they want accountability from political parties and not empty promises.

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Storm Eunice carves deadly trail across Europe

At least 16 people have died as high winds leave homes without power and transport systems in disarray.

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Miami helicopter crash: Police share footage showing swimmers metres away from site

Miami Beach Police said two of the three passengers were taken to hospital in a stable condition.

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The Papers: West 'to arm' resistance, and cyber-attack warning

Developments in the rising tensions at the Ukrainian-Russian border feature on Sunday's front pages.

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Covid isolation laws set to end in England

Boris Johnson says the virus will not "suddenly disappear" but people can now protect themselves.

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Ukraine: Russia plans biggest war in Europe since 1945 - Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson tells BBC that intelligence suggests Russia intends to launch an invasion encircling Kyiv.

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Ukraine will not respond to provocations, Zelensky says

But President Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine is ready to defend itself, amid a deadly rise in fighting.

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Friday, 18 February 2022

Scot Brian McBride nominated as next CBI president

Glasgow-born Brian McBride built his career in the digital and tech sectors, leading T-Mobile and Amazon in the UK.

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The Papers: 'Carnage' as '122mph storm batters Britain'

The fallout and damage wrought by Storm Eunice dominates Saturday's front pages.

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Boris Johnson returns lockdown party questionnaire to police

Boris Johnson was one of more than 50 people to be sent the document by the Metropolitan Police.

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Ukraine conflict: Russia accused of creating fake crisis in breakaway region

Tensions are escalating over a breakaway region, as rebels say they have ordered people to evacuate.

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Drivers rescue ambulance stuck in snow on 999 call

A 10-month-old baby was being rushed to hospital with breathing difficulties when the vehicle became stuck.

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Thursday, 17 February 2022

Storm Dudley: Falling power line kills 13 dogs in North Yorkshire

Cuckavalda Gundogs say the animals were electrocuted when the line fell on to a kennel.

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Tom Daley completes 4-day homecoming challenge for Comic Relief

The Olympic gold-medallist rowed, swam, cycled and ran from London to Plymouth for charity.

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Elon Musk says US is trying to 'chill' his free speech

The billionaire Tesla boss says his criticism of the government has drawn "unrelenting investigation".

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Ukraine: Satellite images show Russian military activity

The images show that Ukraine is surrounded on three sides by Russian hardware and troops.

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Canada protests: Police warn protesters to leave amid plans to clear blockade

Prime Minister Trudeau is defending his decision to invoke the Emergencies Act to end the protests.

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Wednesday, 16 February 2022

Covid: Austria and Germany decide to ease rules

Both countries have pushed for compulsory vaccinations but now decide to lift restrictions.

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Storm Dudley: Thousands of people lose electricity due to damage

One electricity company put people in a queue for its website due to surging demand.

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US accuses China of 'serious harm' to workers through trade

The US Trade Representative has accused Beijing of repeatedly failing to live up to commitments on trade.

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Brazil: Torrential rain triggers deadly mudslides

Landslides and flash flooding have left a trail of destruction and many dead in Petrópolis, Brazil.

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Batman scene funeral for Only Fools and Horses fan in Essex

An Only Fools and Horses-themed funeral with its famous Batman scene is held for a fan of the show.

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Prince Andrew's statement seems to contradict answers he gave me - Emily Maitlis

The BBC Newsnight presenter compares Prince Andrew's latest statement with the defence he offered in their 2019 interview.

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Tuesday, 15 February 2022

Storm Dudley and Storm Eunice: What you need to know

As the UK braces for Storms Dudley and Eunice, BBC Weather's Chris Fawkes explains more about named winter storms and their impacts.

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Basic income: Wales pilot offers £1,600 a month to care leavers

The Welsh government's three-year basic income experiment will be aimed at 18-year-olds.

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Rust shooting: Lawsuit alleges Baldwin 'recklessly shot' Hutchins

Halyna Hutchins died on the set of Rust after a gun actor Alec Baldwin was holding discharged.

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Undercover footage reveals evidence of animal abuse on farm

Footage shared with BBC Panorama reveals cows being hit and kicked on a large dairy farm in Wales.

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Winter Olympics: What are the drugs test rules and what did Kamila Valieva do?

A 15-year-old Winter Olympic figure skater has failed a drugs test, so why can she still compete?

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Monday, 14 February 2022

Canada threatens to freeze protesters' bank accounts

Canada's prime minister says police will also be given "more tools" to imprison or fine demonstrators.

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New powers proposed to end unsafe cladding scandal

Developers who refuse to pay to remove dangerous cladding will be punished, the government says.

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Milton Keynes: Teenager charged with murder of 16-year-old

Ahmednur Nur, 16, was fatally stabbed near Milton Keynes College on Friday afternoon.

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Killer murdered three people 'in campaign of crime'

Anthony Russell has admitted killing a mum and son plus a pregnant woman he is accused of raping.

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Ukraine: Social media videos show Russian military equipment on the move near border

Social media clips show military vehicles on the move - despite Russia's denials of an attack.

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Sunday, 13 February 2022

University strikes: Will lectures be cancelled?

A wave of strikes over the next three weeks could affect more than a million students, unions say.

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Cuba's first gay hotel reopens as human rights deteriorate

Cuba reopens its first LGBTQ hotel, but can tourists ignore the country's poor human rights record?

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The Papers: 'Final push' to avert Ukraine invasion

Ukraine developments still dominate the front pages, with civilians pictured training for combat.

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Ukraine seeks meeting with Russia within 48 hours to discuss build-up

Ukraine accuses Russia of ignoring requests to explain its troop build-up, and calls for a meeting.

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Saturday, 12 February 2022

Match of the Day: Jermaine Jenas and Danny Murphy look at Man Utd's "shambolic" work rate against Southampton

Match of the Day's Jermaine Jenas and Danny Murphy examine how Manchester United's "shambolic" work rate cost them against Southampton.

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'I want someone else to be charged and jailed like I was'

Former sub-postmasters hope for "justice" as statutory inquiry into scandal starts hearing evidence.

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The Papers: Russia's 'false flag' plot, and a 'whiff of Munich'

Sunday's papers continue to report on concerns that Moscow is preparing to invade Ukraine.

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Hackney Wick: Collapse of bar floor injures 13

Three people are seriously hurt and 10 more have minor injuries in the east London incident.

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France survive Ireland fightback to maintain unbeaten start

France cement their position as Six Nations favourites by holding off Ireland in a pulsating heavyweight encounter at the Stade de France.

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Chelsea 2-1 Palmeiras (aet): Kai Havertz winner secures Club World Cup for Blues

Chelsea are crowned Club World Cup champions after an extra-time victory against Brazilian club Palmeiras in Abu Dhabi.

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Friday, 11 February 2022

How Ouka the dog started flying on a paraglider

Ouka the dog and his owner Shams can be seen flying in the French Alps.

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Boris Johnson sent Downing Street lockdown party questionnaire by police

Boris Johnson has received a questionnaire from police as part of the inquiry into lockdown parties.

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Kanye wants Billie Eilish to say sorry or he'll pull out of Coachella

The rapper wants her to apologise for crowd safety comments he thinks are aimed at Travis Scott.

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Ukraine tensions: Russia invasion could begin any day, US warns

The White House says Moscow now has the troops in place to invade Ukraine "at any time".

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Cost of pasta and tinned tomatoes jumps as shop prices rise

Research for the BBC suggests the price of 15 food staples across four supermarkets has risen 8% in a year.

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Amazon deforestation: Record high destruction of trees in January

An area of trees more than seven times the size of Manhattan, New York was destroyed.

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Durham Police call handlers save woman in Canada

The woman in Durham, Canada, had typed "I need help, he is in the house" before falling silent.

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Thursday, 10 February 2022

My toddler died after swallowing a button battery

The family of Hugh McMahon say the battery burned a hole the size of a 5p coin in his heart.

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Inventing Anna: The Netflix show versus reality

A new TV series tells the story of 'fake heiress' Anna Sorokin, as the real-life drama continues.

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France migrants: Coastguard rescues 36 from North Sea

The people saved near the port of Dunkirk are believed to have been attempting to get to the UK.

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Ancient chalk sculpture is 'most important prehistoric art'

A 5,000-year-old chalk sculpture of a "talismans drum" is hailed as a "significant find".

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Dame Cressida Dick: Crises and controversies of Met chief

The Met chief previously ignored numerous calls for her resignation - what was the final nail in the coffin?

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Apple moves to stop AirTag tracking misuse

The company will introduce a range of measures, after concerns AirTags were being used by stalkers.

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Met Police chief Cressida Dick to step down

The head of London’s force quits in the wake of a series of controversies involving the organisation.

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Wednesday, 9 February 2022

The Papers: Bonfire of Covid rules as PM faces parties quiz

Plans to end Covid rules in England and the police inquiry into No 10 lockdown events make the front pages.

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Trudeau slams 'unacceptable' protests as police warn truckers

"It has to stop," the Canadian PM says of the two-week protests against coronavirus restrictions.

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Police to email 50 people in Downing Street party inquiry

The email to alleged partygoers must be answered truthfully and will hold legal status, the Met says.

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Neanderthal extinction not caused by brutal wipe out

New fossils challenge ideas that modern humans wiped out Neanderthals after arriving from Africa.

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Ambassador Bridge protest: Truckers block vital Canada-US border crossing

Business associations warn that the closure of the Ambassador Bridge threatens the US and Canadian economies.

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Tuesday, 8 February 2022

Record-high seizure of $5bn in stolen Bitcoin

Two suspects allegedly conspired to launder the money after it was stolen by a hacker in 2016.

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Ros Atkins On… PM's Starmer Savile claim

Ros Atkins looks at a false claim and protesters targeting the Labour leader near Parliament.

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Newcastle out of drop zone with win over fellow strugglers Everton

Newcastle move out of the bottom three with a huge win over fellow strugglers Everton in Frank Lampard's first Premier League game in charge.

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Rodriguez strike denies Man Utd as bottom club Burnley claim battling draw

Manchester United are left frustrated as Jay Rodriguez's second-half goal sees bottom club Burnley claim a battling draw at Turf Moor.

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Brit Awards 2022: The head-turning outfits on the red carpet

Many stars opted to wear a black cut-out dress but there were still plenty of pops of red carpet colour.

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Future Queen Camilla makes her first public trip since Consort title revealed

This is the Duchess of Cornwall's first public appearance since the Queen revealed her future title.

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Monday, 7 February 2022

Academy Awards: Hollywood prepares for Oscar nominations

The Power of the Dog, Belfast, Dune and West Side Story are expected to be recognised.

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The people fighting price rises by trying to buy nothing

A surge of interest in Buy Nothing groups is a sign buyers are hunting for new ways to avoid inflation.

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The Papers: Starmer flees from mob and Kate reads bedtime book

Protesters surrounding the Labour leader near Parliament make many of Tuesday's front pages.

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Peterhead focus of international hunt for £13m masterpiece

Paolo Veronese painted The Pool of Bethesda in the 16th Century and it was last known to be in Peterhead.

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Jimmy Carr: Pressure grows over comedy routine but what do the fans think?

The Traveller Movement is writing an open letter to the streaming service, the BBC understands.

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Keir Starmer: Two arrested after protesters surround Labour leader

Police and protesters clash after the Labour leader is heckled by demonstrators at Westminster.

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Sunday, 6 February 2022

Cyclone Batsirai: Whole villages swept away in Madagascar

At least 10 people have been killed and nearly 50,000 displaced after Cyclone Batsirai tore through Madagascar.

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Private parking fines to be capped at £50

Drivers will also need to be given a grace period for lateness, as part of a government crackdown on parking firms.

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Fatherhood joy for paralysis implant dad

David M’zee received an electrical implant to his spine in 2017, it enables him to walk slowly and stand.

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When did young Elizabeth realise that one day she would become Queen?

As the Queen marks 70 years on the throne, historian Robert Lacey asks how prepared she was for her destiny.

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Newspaper headlines: PM in crisis and NHS rescue plan delays

More on the goings-on in Downing Street and the NHS backlog are among a mix of stories in the papers.

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Ukraine crisis: Macron says a deal to avoid war is within reach

France's leader calls for a "new balance" to protect European states while affording Russia respect.

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Saturday, 5 February 2022

Newspaper headlines: Queen Camilla and PM's survival plan

The Queen features on all of Sunday's front pages as she marks 70 years since acceding to the throne.

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'Agony for Kidderminster' - late West Ham goals deny possibly biggest ever FA Cup shock

"So cruel" as Kidderminster were denied possibly the greatest FA Cup shock ever by a late West Ham goal. Twice.

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Northern Lights photographed off Norfolk coast by aurora hunters

The Aurora Borealis makes a rare appearance off the Norfolk coast, delighting photographers.

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Six Nations: Scotland awarded penalty try to level score

England's Luke Cowan-Dickie is shown a yellow card and a penalty try is awarded to Scotland for a deliberate knock-on.

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Friday, 4 February 2022

Michael Avenatti: Stormy Daniels' ex-lawyer found guilty

Michael Avenatti stole almost $300,000 from client he represented in case against Donald Trump.

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Jimmy Carr sparks fury with Holocaust routine in Netflix special

The comedian is described as "truly disturbing" for a segment of his latest Netflix stand-up special.

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Huge bank of dead fish spotted off French Atlantic coast

France's fisheries minister calls for an inquiry after a trawler spills more than 100,000 blue whiting.

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Jacob Rees-Mogg urged to correct morning after pill remark

A Labour MP accuses the minister of perpetuating a "harmful clinical falsehood" about the drug.

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Transport for London: Funding deal extended by a fortnight

Unions have warned London's public transport will grind to a halt without a long-term financial plan.

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US couple sue clinic after DNA kit reveals fertility mix-up

A US couple is suing after discovering that their daughter is not biologically related to her father.

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Thursday, 3 February 2022

'Bankrupt' Tommy Robinson faces High Court questioning over finances

A judge orders the English Defence League founder to court to answer questions on his finances.

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Boris Johnson wrong to claim crime has fallen, says watchdog

Boris Johnson was wrong to tell the Commons crime has fallen by 14%, the UK Statistics Authority says.

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IS chief al-Qurayshi: Why getting him mattered so much to the US

The operation which killed the head of the extremist group was unusually high-risk.

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Jeff Bezos' superyacht will see historic bridge dismantled

Rotterdam says the world's richest man will foot the bill to remove part of the historic bridge.

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Falsely accused ex-MP Proctor makes complaint against VIP inquiry officer

Harvey Proctor says a former senior Met Police officer's role in the probe amounted to misconduct.

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Wednesday, 2 February 2022

Four charged in drug death of The Wire actor Michael K Williams

Officials say the suspects sold drugs to Michael K Williams one day before his overdose death.

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London mayor puts Met commissioner Dame Cressida Dick on notice

Sadiq Khan's spokesperson said he told Dame Cressida Dick Londoners would not "put up with this".

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Pret raises the price of its coffee subscription by 25%

Some customers say the 25% rise is too steep but Pret says its costs are rising sharply.

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The families fighting to shut down suicide websites

The Samaritans charity says the government’s new online safety bill “isn’t fit for purpose”.

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CNN's Jeff Zucker resigns over undisclosed relationship

The network president told staff he was "wrong" to not report the consensual relationship.

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Tuesday, 1 February 2022

Ex-teacher Hannah Lowe's sonnets about students win Costa Book of the Year

The Kids, a collection of modern sonnets by Hannah Lowe, is named the Costa Book of the Year.

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First airing for news bulletin The Catch Up as BBC Three returns

BBC Three has returned as a fully-fledged TV channel, six years after it moved online.

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UK weather: Why January 2022 was a record breaker

The start of the year has bucked trends and brought extreme conditions from warmth and sunshine to low rainfall, cloud and storms.

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Ukraine tensions: Putin accuses US of using Ukraine as tool against Russia

Russia's president makes a stinging attack on the US and Nato as tension continues over Ukraine.

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Covid-19: Government writes off £8.7bn of pandemic PPE

No 10 says it stands by the decision to buy the kit, arguing 97% was suitable for use by the NHS.

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Angel Lynn: 'The fact that she's alive is hope'

Angel Lynn suffered life changing injuries after being kidnapped by her ex-boyfriend.

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Woman charged with stalking McCann family

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