Monday, 30 May 2022

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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Windrush scandal: Government must publish report institutional racism, lawyer says

An internal Home Office report suggests institutional racism at the Home Office caused the Windrush scandal.

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French Open 2022: Daniil Medvedev and Stefanos Tsitsipas suffer shock exits at Roland Garros

Daniil Medvedev and Stefanos Tsitsipas suffer surprise fourth-round exits on a day of shocks in the men's draw at the French Open.

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Monkeypox infections rise as guidance advises cases to abstain from sex

Anyone who tests positive should abstain from sex while symptomatic and use condoms for eight weeks.

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Third Met Police child strip-search case investigated

The police watchdog confirms it is investigating the strip-search of a third child by the Met Police.

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Sunday, 29 May 2022

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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Newspaper headlines: 'Bonfire of EU laws' and millions face power cuts

Plans to axe dozens of EU laws, and gas shortages caused by the Ukraine war, lead the papers.

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Partygate: How much political danger is Boris Johnson in?

After the report into lockdown rule-breaking, political editor Chris Mason assesses the PM's future.

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Port Harcourt: Nigeria church crush leaves 31 dead

Police say the crowd became "uncontrollable" at a charity event where food was handed out to the poor.

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Half-term travel: Dover passengers 'stuck for hours' at border control

P&O Ferries say delays are "out of their control" as borders are operated by French authorities.

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Camberley: Second murder arrest after teenager dies in party stabbing

Surrey Police want to speak to anyone who saw a young man running from the scene into nearby roads.

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Saturday, 28 May 2022

Ulvade shooting: Kamala Harris calls for assault weapons ban

The US vice-president makes the plea as she attends the funeral of a victim of the Buffalo shooting.

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Travel disruption: 'We were on the plane when our flight was cancelled'

Families describe heartbreak and anger as more than 30,000 people face travel disruption this week.

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Bunting at the ready - street party planners set for Platinum Jubilee

Organisers are putting the finishing touches to their plans ahead of the four-day bank holiday.

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Postcode Lottery: Hundreds in Rhymney share £3.7m lottery win

A total of 435 people win thousands of pounds, with £370,000 for one, and £185,000 for eight others.

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'Daughter's long Covid makes us prisoners in our own home'

Helen Goss calls for more help for children like Anna, 9, who is ill two years after catching Covid.

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Norwich City 'in talks' with Millwaukee Brewers' owner

It is understood the owner of Millwaukee Brewers met officials at the club's home ground.

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Friday, 27 May 2022

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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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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EasyJet to cancel more than 200 half-term flights from Gatwick

The airline says cancellations are required to provide reliable services in the busy holiday period.

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Uvalde shooting: In the face of tragedy, a Texas town turns to prayer

Many in Uvalde say they feel lost after the school massacre, but their faith is a source of strength.

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Johnny Depp: Jury deliberations begin in Amber Heard defamation trial

The high profile celebrity defamation case comes to a close six weeks after it began.

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Thursday, 26 May 2022

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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Covid in Wales: Hospital mask rule ends as emergency law expires

Masks will no longer be legally required in health and social care as all rules end on Monday.

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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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Meghan Markle visits memorial for Texas school shooting victims

The Duchess of Sussex laid flowers at the memorial for the 19 children and two adults who died.

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Uvalde shooting: Texas school gunman 'walked in unobstructed'

No guard challenged the attacker and it is unclear if the school door was even locked, say officials.

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Texas shooting victims: Relatives of children speak of their heartbreak

Relatives of the children killed in a shooting at a school in Uvalde, Texas speak of their heartbreak.

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Depeche Mode keyboardist Andy Fletcher dies

The band say they are "shocked and filled with overwhelming sadness" in a statement on social media.

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Amber Heard: It's easy to forget I'm a human being

Heard found herself in a tense exchange with Johnny Depp's attorney as the trial nears its end.

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Yes drummer Alan White dies aged 72

The prog-rock star died peacefully at home after a short illness, his bandmates have announced.

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Wednesday, 25 May 2022

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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Ros Atkins on… The Sue Gray report

The senior civil servant's long-awaited report criticised the culture and leadership in Downing Street.

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Europa Conference League final: Roma 1-0 Feyenoord - Nicolo Zaniolo hits winner for Italians

Roma win their first major European trophy after defeating Feyenoord in the inaugural Europa Conference League final.

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Sue Gray report: Drunken No 10 party culture in lockdown laid bare

Boris Johnson says he is "humbled" by Sue Gray's account of rule-breaking but rejects calls to resign.

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Severodonetsk: Battle for key road as fighting reaches Ukraine city

Severodonetsk under constant shelling but a vital artery into the city is still open, Ukraine says.

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Sue Gray report: The unanswered questions about Downing Street parties

The report provided more information about gatherings but still left some questions unanswered.

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Tuesday, 24 May 2022

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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FBI foiled terror plot to kill George W Bush

An Iraqi citizen in Ohio allegedly attempted to have militants smuggled across the Mexican border.

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Putin weaponising Ukraine’s crops, says Polish PM

Mateusz Morawiecki also warned that only the Russian leader would be “happy” with a UK-EU trade war.

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Where are government heads at over cost of living?

BBC political editor Chris Mason outlines the latest thoughts on how to help households facing price hikes.

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BBC News channel apologises after Man Utd error goes viral

BBC issues an apology after the words 'Manchester United are rubbish' appeared on the rolling news ticker.

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Monday, 23 May 2022

The changing face of the North Sea oil industry

Some workers are still banking on a career in oil and gas, others are focusing on a greener future.

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Heard's team change course on Johnny Depp testimony

Supermodel Kate Moss is expected to take the stand in the final days of the high-profile trial.

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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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Queen tours Chelsea Flower Show in golf buggy

This year's show includes Platinum Jubilee floral tributes to the monarch's 70 year reign.

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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: Eight things we learnt from her first interview

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe says she was forced to sign a false confession to secure her release.

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Sunday, 22 May 2022

Cancer screening led me to invent dissolving wet wipes

Brian McCormack created dissolvable products after struggling to undertake a regular cancer check.

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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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Tribeca Film Festival 2022: Sheep farmer documentary earns nod

Heart Valley, about Welsh farmer Wilf Davies, will be shown at this year's Tribeca Film Festival.

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Ukraine peace deal: Kyiv rules out ceding land to Russia

Zelensky adviser says Kyiv will not agree a peace deal with Russia that involves giving up territory.

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Saturday, 21 May 2022

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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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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Charles and Camilla to star in jubilee EastEnders episode

The royals will join the residents of Albert Square for a Platinum Jubilee street party.

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Zelensky: Only diplomacy can end Ukraine war

Only a negotiated solution will work, says Ukraine's president, as fighting intensifies in Donbas.

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Friday, 20 May 2022

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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Mariupol: Russia declares complete victory at Azovstal plant

Ukraine says the last defenders at the besieged site have been given permission to leave.

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Elon Musk denies sexual misconduct allegations

A report claims Musk's company SpaceX paid an employee $250,000 to settle the claim against him.

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Monkeypox: Doctors concerned over impact on sexual health

Staff at sexual health clinics warn the virus is already stretching the workforce in many places.

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Ukraine war: What might tip the balance?

The conflict has become a grinding and bloody affair, with both sides making gains and losses.

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France's mustard shortage leaves sour taste

The price of the condiment is up 10% due to poor harvests and the impact of the war in Ukraine.

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Thursday, 19 May 2022

More post-fine twists to come over Partygate?

The Metropolitan Police have finished investigating, but the political fallout isn't over yet.

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Will Sue Gray's report into Downing Street parties be damning for Boris Johnson?

Our correspondents reveal what they know about the long-awaited report on Covid law-breaking at No 10.

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Natasha Abrahart suicide: Parents call for universities to change

The family of Natasha Abrahart is taking civil action against the University of Bristol.

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Partygate: How did the Metropolitan Police decide who to fine?

A total of 83 people have been fined over events in Westminster - but how were the decisions made?

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Wednesday, 18 May 2022

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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Eintracht Frankfurt 1-1 Rangers (AET, Frankfurt win 5-4 on pens)

Rangers suffer an agonising penalty shootout defeat in their fifth European final as Eintracht Frankfurt in an absorbing Europa League final.

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Platinum Jubilee concert: Diana Ross and Queen to perform for the Queen

Diana Ross, Eurovision star Sam Ryder and Queen and Adam Lambert will perform at Buckingham Palace.

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Ros Atkins on… the windfall tax debate

Why is the government facing growing pressure to announce a windfall tax on oil and gas companies?

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Charles and Camilla visit Ukrainian church on Canada tour

The royal couple lit candles on a visit to the Ottawa church and paid tribute to Canada's war dead.

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John Peel's family selling rare items from his archive

They say the veteran DJ collected a "wealth of souvenirs" while launching the careers of many stars.

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Tuesday, 17 May 2022

The Papers: Tory MP rape arrest and Wagatha husbands 'at war'

The Queen's surprise appearance at London Paddington station also make Wednesday's front pages.

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Knaresborough litter-pick pair's car trip with live WWI bomb

The couple originally thought the device, found in the river in Knaresborough, was a gas cannister.

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Southampton 1-2 Liverpool: Takumi Minamino and Joel Matip goals take title race to final day

Liverpool defeat Southampton to ensure the Premier League title race will go to the final day of the season.

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Mason: The post-Brexit battle about borders rumbles on

The government "got Brexit done" by agreeing the Northern Ireland Protocol, but the row around it isn't over.

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Amber Heard denies striking Johnny Depp and doctoring photos

Johnny Depp's lawyer has accused Ms Heard of being "the jealous one" in the ex-couple's marriage.

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Monday, 16 May 2022

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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US agrees to ease Trump-era sanctions on Cuba

Under the new rules more travel will be permitted to the island and visa processing will speed-up.

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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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Jake Daniels: Why Blackpool forward's decision is a watershed moment for British football

Why Jake Daniels decision to publicly come out is a watershed moment for British football.

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Probe after man wrongly diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease

Alex Preston says he wants answers after being told he had the illness for seven years.

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Saturday, 14 May 2022

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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Bristol mum writes heart surgery book to help son

Aimee says the book will help her son understand why he "should be proud" of his heart surgery scar.

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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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Brexit trade deal change must result in NI government - PM

Boris Johnson is to visit Northern Ireland amid a political crisis sparked by tensions over the protocol.

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Seven dead in shooting at Buffalo supermarket - reports

Police have arrested a suspect after multiple people were shot at a supermarket in upstate New York.

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Friday, 13 May 2022

Defending champion Phil Mickelson withdraws from PGA Championship

Defending champion Phil Mickelson withdraws from next week's PGA Championship, say tournament organisers.

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Mao Zedong scroll thieves jailed in Hong Kong

The thieves were unaware of its value and sold it to an amateur collector for less than $25 (£20).

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Archie Battersbee: Judge backs brain-stem test to determine if boy is dead

Specialists think it is likely he is dead and treatment should stop but his parents dispute this.

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Former HBSC worker took £900,000 from customers' accounts

Hamzah Issak altered account details at a Leicester branch of HSBC between 2016 and 2018.

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Thursday, 12 May 2022

Ukraine conflict: Russian soldiers seen shooting dead unarmed civilians

The incident, captured on video seen by the BBC, is being investigated as a suspected war crime.

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Ukraine crisis: Could India cut its defence ties with Russia?

India has been under pressure to distance itself from Russia over Ukraine, including reducing defence ties.

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Ranil Wickremesinghe: Sri Lanka's new prime minister faces uphill battle

He may enjoy good ties with India and the West but Ranil Wickremesinghe has little support at home.

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Brexit: What is the Northern Ireland Protocol?

The Northern Ireland Protocol is at the centre of a dispute between the UK and the EU.

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Brendon McCullum: England appoint former New Zealand captain as new men's Test coach

England appoint former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum as men's Test coach on a four-year deal.

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Wednesday, 11 May 2022

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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Labour MP Stella Creasy reveals rape threat while at Cambridge University

Stella Creasy says she remains "terrified" of seeing the men who allegedly harassed her in the 1990s.

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Watch: Sportscene highlights as Celtic clinch title

Watch highlights of the midweek Scottish Premiership matches on BBC One Scotland's Sportscene.

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Tory MP Lee Anderson branded out of touch for food bank remarks

Lee Anderson said, rather than needing the centres, people needed to learn to cook and budget.

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Google unveils new Pixel Watch

The firm's first own-brand watch combines Google's operating system and Fitbit health tracking tech.

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Tuesday, 10 May 2022

Scottish spaceport's prototype rocket unveiled

The final version of the 19m-long Prime rocket is to be launched from a site in Sutherland.

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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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Will government do more sooner on cost of living?

Ministers wrestle with financial consequences of the pandemic, but face calls for more help now.

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Rare bear cubs take first 'exciting' steps outside at Somerset zoo

Visitors to Noah's Ark will be able to see the cubs exploring their extended enclosure.

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Elon Musk would reverse Donald Trump's Twitter ban

He says Twitter's decision to ban the former US president was "morally wrong and flat-out stupid".

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Apple discontinues the iPod touch after 21 years

The tech giant says the device will remain on sale "while stocks last".

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Monday, 9 May 2022

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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Sheffield Wednesday 1-1 Sunderland (agg 1-2): Black Cats to face Wycombe in play-off final

Patrick Roberts' injury-time goal earns Sunderland a place in the League One play-off final after they hold Sheffield Wednesday to a draw.

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Ros Atkins on… Keir Starmer’s Durham curry

How a meal while Covid restrictions were in place became a political headache for Sir Keir Starmer.

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Keir Starmer: Why is he gambling with his political career?

The Labour leader's political fate is now in the hands of the Durham police.

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Sunday, 8 May 2022

New UK sanctions for Russia and Belarus

The penalties will target £1.7bn of trade to further weaken Vladimir Putin's Ukraine invasion.

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Boy, 13, dies after collapsing at Nottinghamshire football match

Samuel Akwasi died after "a medical emergency" during an Under 13s match, Nottinghamshire FA says.

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Flypast of WW2 plane over Queen Mary 2 liner marks VE Day

The Hawker Hurricane, which flew in the Battle of Britain, delighted onlookers in Southampton.

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Bafta TV Awards 2022: Big Zuu, Jodie Comer and Sean Bean cook up success

The TV chef is among the big winners, with Jodie Comer and Sean Bean scooping the top acting prizes.

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Bafta TV Awards 2022: The winners in full

Find out if your favourite TV programmes and actors have won a Bafta at Sunday's ceremony.

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Saturday, 7 May 2022

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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Brazil's Lula launches presidential campaign

The former Brazilian president says he wants to unite the country and defend its democracy.

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UK YouTuber Benjamin Rich held at Russian space centre

Bald and Bankrupt vlogger Benjamin Rich is being held in Kazakhstan, Russia's space agency says.

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Ukraine war: Civilians now out of Azovstal plant in Mariupol

All elderly people, women and children have left the Azovstal plant in Mariupol, say Ukraine and Russia.

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NI election results 2022: What does Sinn Féin's vote success mean?

Sinn Féin's election success means a nationalist party is the largest at Stormont for the first time.

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Friday, 6 May 2022

Welsh election results 2022: Tories lose their only council

With almost all Welsh results in, Tories speak of "pain" and both Labour and Plaid Cymru make gains.

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Hepatitis in children mystery still being investigated as cases rise

Cases are being detected worldwide but UK scientists are no clearer on what's behind the rise.

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Depp v Heard: What you may have missed from Heard's testimony

Amber Heard testified about Depp's drunken rages and allegations of emotional and physical abuse.

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Saratoga Hotel: Eight dead after huge explosion in Havana

Local officials blamed a gas leak for the explosion at the five-star Saratoga Hotel in Havana, Cuba.

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Lutfur Rahman: Former banned mayor re-elected in Tower Hamlets

Lutfur Rahman was removed from office in 2015 after being found guilty of electoral fraud.

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Who is Alina Kabaeva, Putin's alleged girlfriend?

The EU is proposing to sanction Alina Kabaeva, an ex-gymnast turned media boss close to President Vladimir Putin.

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Thursday, 5 May 2022

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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Rose Ayling-Ellis to sign CBeebies Bedtime Story

It will be the first story narrated in British Sign Language in the programme's history.

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Elon Musk lines up $7bn backing for Twitter deal

The billionaire has tapped the likes of Oracle's Larry Ellison and Sequoia to finance the takeover.

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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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Elad attack: Three dead in central Israeli city

Police say the incident is a suspected terror attack, which follows a surge in violence.

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Wednesday, 4 May 2022

US makes biggest interest rate rise in 22 years

The Federal Reserve is under pressure as the US grapples with its worst inflation in four decades.

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Depp 'slapped me across the face' over Wino tattoo

Amber Heard says in court the first time she was 'abused' by Depp was when she asked about his Wino tattoo.

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Flooding submerges Valencia after record-breaking rainfall

Valencia's roads and public transport were closed and a team of ambulance workers had to be rescued.

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Lakeside shopping centre stabbing: Man charged with murder

A man is charged with murder and a woman with assisting an offender.

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Allison Bailey: Barrister labelled transphobic, tribunal hears

Allison Bailey is suing an LGBT charity and her former employer for discrimination over her views.

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Tuesday, 3 May 2022

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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Mariupol steelworks evacuees: 'We were losing hope that we would ever get out'

Civilians evacuated from the besieged city of Mariupol finally arrive in the relative safety of Zaporizhzhia.

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Abortion ruling: US Supreme Court says leak is real as investigation launched

The leak has stirred expectations that the 1973 decision legalising US abortion could be overturned.

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Villarreal 2-3 Liverpool (2-5 on aggregate): Jurgen Klopp's side advance to Champions League final

Liverpool survive a scare against Villarreal to move into the Champions League final - and keep their hopes of winning the quadruple alive.

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Missing Alabama guard and inmate had 'special relationship'

A massive manhunt is underway for murder suspect Casey White and guard Vicky White.

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Brewdog boss James Watt plans to give staff 20% of his stake

James Watt owns a quarter of the fast-growing Aberdeenshire-based beer maker.

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Britain's Got Talent star Jonathan Goodwin paralysed

Amanda Abbington says fiance Jonathan Goodwin is now in a wheelchair after a stunt went wrong.

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Ukraine war: Putin tells Macron West should stop sending arms

The Russian and French leaders speak by phone for the first time in more than a month.

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Sex Pistols to re-release God Save the Queen ahead of Jubilee

The punk band will re-release two limited edition versions of the controversial single.

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Monday, 2 May 2022

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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Jacky Hunt-Broersma: The cancer survivor who ran 104 marathons in 104 days

Aged 26, Jacky Hunt-Broersma lost her left leg to cancer - now she has set an unofficial world record.

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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, 1 May 2022

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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'I knew Dad was dead; nobody believed me'

Police told a newspaper that Corrina Bowman's father was "alive and well".

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The opera singer who survived the sinking of the General Belgrano

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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Typewriter artist James Cook 'blown away' by Tom Hanks response

Artist James Cook uses the characters of a typewriter to create pictures.

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Princess Charlotte's seventh birthday marked with photos

They have been taken by the Duchess of Cambridge and released ahead of Charlotte's seventh birthday.

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In Pictures: Beltane fire festival returns to Edinburgh

Hundreds gathered at the National Monument of Scotland for the celebration from Celtic folklore.

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Woman charged with stalking McCann family

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