New eco-petrol baffles a quarter of motorists
Ellen
5:42 PM
E10 is set to become the new standard petrol, but 24% of drivers are unaware of it, says the RAC. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3mQ04E...
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
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Pair complete UK's longest straight-line challenge
Ellen
5:42 PM
Calum Maclean and Jenny Graham climbed mountains, scrambled down gullies and tackled steep rocky crags on the route. from BBC News - UK ht...
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Lorry drivers told to "take care" after railway bridge struck
Ellen
5:42 PM
Passengers are warned about disruption until the weekend after a bridge is struck in Plymouth. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3zxNxcB
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Tour de Yorkshire 2022 cancelled
Ellen
5:42 PM
The race organisers say the 2022 event would be unviable due to "escalating financial challenges". from BBC News - UK https://if...
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Why was this athlete 'too tall' to race?
Ellen
5:08 PM
Blake Leeper fought to compete with able-bodied athletes, but his blades were deemed too long. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WCgyF...
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Image of bird at US-Mexico border wall wins contest
Ellen
5:08 PM
The winning image by Mexican photographer Alejandro Prieto shows a roadrunner at the border wall. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3By...
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One-in-three trees face extinction in wild, says new report
Ellen
5:08 PM
Experts say 17,500 tree species are at risk around the world, including magnolias, oaks and maples. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
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Gulf Sky: 'Our ship was hijacked and taken to Iran'
Ellen
5:08 PM
Former crew of the oil tanker Gulf Sky talk publically for the first time about the ship's disappearance. from BBC News - World https:...
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Marseille drugs: Child victims of French city's vicious gang war
Ellen
5:08 PM
A 14-year-old is the latest victim of Marseille's gang war, prompting a key visit from President Macron. from BBC News - World https:/...
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CEO Secrets: 'I was making money, but had no money'
Ellen
5:08 PM
Honey boss Scott Davies says cash flow problems meant though he was profitable he "had no money". from BBC News - World https://...
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BBC News - US & Canada
FBI hate crime reports spike to 12-year high in 2020
Ellen
4:16 PM
According to an FBI report, black and Asian Americans saw the biggest surges in targeted offences. from BBC News - US & Canada https:/...
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FBI hate crime reports spike to 12-year high in 2020
Ellen
4:12 PM
According to an FBI report, black and Asian Americans saw the biggest surges in targeted offences. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38...
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BBC News - World
Caldor Fire: Thousands flee as Lake Tahoe under threat
Ellen
4:12 PM
Traffic clogs evacuation routes as residents and tourists flee from the encroaching Caldor Fire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jwQ...
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BBC News - US & Canada
Afghanistan: Joe Biden defends US pull-out as Taliban claim victory
Ellen
3:13 PM
Staying in Afghanistan was not an option, the US president says, as Taliban militants celebrate. from BBC News - US & Canada https://i...
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Millions of Americans at risk of eviction
Ellen
3:13 PM
After a Covid-era ban on evictions ends, millions of Americans are at risk of losing their homes. from BBC News - US & Canada https://...
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Afghanistan: Joe Biden defends US pull-out as Taliban claim victory
Ellen
3:07 PM
Staying in Afghanistan was not an option, the US president says, as Taliban militants celebrate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Dy2...
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BBC News - UK
Afghanistan: UK embassy told Afghans to go to Abbey Gate before suicide attack
Ellen
2:41 PM
Despite an attack being expected, emails seen by the BBC show embassy staff directing Afghans to the gate. from BBC News - UK https://ift....
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BBC News - UK
Afghanistan: UK and Taliban in talks over further evacuations
Ellen
2:41 PM
A UK official is in Qatar for talks to secure the exit of both UK and Afghan nationals, No 10 says. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3t3Z...
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BBC News - US & Canada
Biden defends pulling US troops out before all Americans evacuated
Ellen
2:15 PM
Joe Biden defends his decision to pull US troops out of Afghanistan before all Americans were evacuated. from BBC News - US & Canada h...
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BBC News - US & Canada
Left-wing Democrats want Fed chief replaced
Ellen
2:15 PM
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and other progressives criticise the central bank chief's record on climate change. from BBC News - US & ...
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Biden defends pulling US troops out before all Americans evacuated
Ellen
2:09 PM
Joe Biden defends his decision to pull US troops out of Afghanistan before all Americans were evacuated. from BBC News - World https://ift...
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Female journalist who interviewed Taliban flees
Ellen
12:08 PM
Beheshta Arghand, who made headlines when she interviewed the Taliban, has spoken out after fleeing the country. from BBC News - World htt...
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Afghanistan: How can the West stop terror bases?
Ellen
12:08 PM
The foreign secretary says the UK will fight ISIS by all means available - but what does that mean? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
Monday, August 30, 2021
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BBC News - US & Canada
Can apps move the #MeToo movement forward?
Ellen
6:13 PM
Reporting sexual harassment at work is getting easier thanks to new technologies. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/3DvAPNN
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BBC News - US & Canada
Covid: EU recommends new travel restrictions for US as cases rise
Ellen
6:13 PM
The European Union has recommend barring American travellers as US hospital admissions peak. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.t...
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BBC News - US & Canada
Hurricane Ida: Striking pictures show storm sweeping Gulf Coast
Ellen
6:13 PM
Hurricane Ida made landfall on the US state of Louisiana, on the 16th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. from BBC News - US & Canada ht...
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Highly polluting leaded petrol now eradicated from the world, says UN
Ellen
6:07 PM
The highly polluting fuel has contaminated the atmosphere, water and crops for nearly a century. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UYz...
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BBC News - US & Canada
Theranos scandal: Who is Elizabeth Holmes and why is she on trial?
Ellen
5:13 PM
The former boss of blood testing company Theranos is accused of fraud and could face years in jail. from BBC News - US & Canada https:...
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Theranos scandal: Who is Elizabeth Holmes and why is she on trial?
Ellen
5:08 PM
The former boss of blood testing company Theranos is accused of fraud and could face years in jail. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
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BBC News - World
Nigerian students amass degrees to stay in Europe
Ellen
5:08 PM
Modupe Osunkoya enrolled on her third post-graduate degree because she says there are no jobs at home. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
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BBC News - World
Para-Taekwondo: Taking 360 tornado kicks to Tokyo
Ellen
5:08 PM
For the first time, the Paralympic games will host a Para-Taekwondo competition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kAfbPT
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Fury as Covid crisis hits Australia's Aboriginal communities
Ellen
5:08 PM
Indigenous Australians say surging infections in remote areas should have been prevented. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kDMOA5
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BBC News - World
Can apps move the #MeToo movement forward?
Ellen
5:08 PM
Reporting sexual harassment at work is getting easier thanks to new technologies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DvAPNN
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BBC News - World
Afghanistan: Fleeing the Taliban into Pakistan and leaving dreams behind
Ellen
5:08 PM
The BBC speaks to Afghans fleeing the Taliban into Pakistan at the Chaman Spin Boldak border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yv2drm...
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BBC News - UK
Rugby study finds brain affected in one season
Ellen
4:42 PM
One season of professional rugby could be enough to see a decline in a player's blood flow to the brain and cognitive function, a new st...
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BBC News - UK
UK business confidence jumps to more than four-year high, survey finds
Ellen
4:42 PM
Lloyds survey finds North West England leads level of confidence despite caution over inflation. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3sYmHro...
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BBC News - UK
The remarkable rise of the independent councillors
Ellen
4:42 PM
A quiet revolution is taking place in England and Wales as independent councillors challenge big parties. from BBC News - UK https://ift.t...
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BBC News - UK
Taste for takeaways outlasts Covid lockdowns
Ellen
4:42 PM
Britons are spending more on home delivered meals than before the pandemic struck. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3gMZdAD
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BBC News - UK
US Open 2021: Johanna Konta pulls out before first-round match
Ellen
4:42 PM
British number one Johanna Konta pulls out of the US Open with a thigh injury, just hours before she was set to play her opening match on Mo...
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Feminist Collages London: Tackling violence against women with slogan posters
Ellen
4:42 PM
A movement that started in Paris, has now spread into locations across the globe. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3ysXdDS
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BBC News - World
From Bush to Biden: One war, four US presidents on Afghanistan
Ellen
4:07 PM
Two decades of conflict in Afghanistan shaped the legacies of each of these commanders-in-chief. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3juz...
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Watch moment US military declares final flight out of Afghanistan
Ellen
3:07 PM
Top US general reveals last US aircraft took off from Hamid Karzai Airport ahead of deadline for withdrawal. from BBC News - World https:/...
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BBC News - World
Gunfire as Taliban celebrate US leaving Afghanistan
Ellen
3:07 PM
Gunfire rang out as the BBC's Lyse Doucet reported on US troops' departure from Kabul. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Bs4nK...
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Hurricane Ida: Louisiana assesses damage after storm
Ellen
3:07 PM
A million people in Louisiana are still are without electricity after a devastating storm hit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2V3Ugv...
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BBC News - World
Afghanistan drone strike: 'Ten people died here.. including my daughter'
Ellen
2:07 PM
A family comb through rubble for remains of relatives they say were killed by a US drone strike. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gKT...
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Afghan left behind by UK: I'm fighting to stay alive
Ellen
12:07 PM
An Afghan who had authorisation to fly to the UK speaks to the BBC about his struggle to escape. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38mK...
Sunday, August 29, 2021
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New Zealand woman dies after receiving Pfizer vaccine
Ellen
10:07 PM
Officials say she also had other medical issues which could have contributed to her death. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kCWkn8
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Covid: Australia records 1,000th death from the pandemic
Ellen
10:07 PM
The country has fared better than many nations but is seeing more infections than ever before. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WwPCq...
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Vietnam lockdown adds to global coffee supply concerns
Ellen
10:07 PM
Wholesale coffee prices have risen by 50% this year as supplies have been hit around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yrEI...
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BBC News - UK
Covid travel: Latest changes begin as seven countries go green
Ellen
8:41 PM
People arriving from Canada and Denmark are among those who will not need to isolate for 10 days. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3zsUhs...
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Afghanistan: UK pressure over Taliban safe passage pledge
Ellen
7:41 PM
The government is seeking international support to ensure the militants allow people to leave Afghanistan. from BBC News - UK https://ift....
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BBC News - UK
Flood prevention: Swansea University study reveals role of wetlands
Ellen
7:41 PM
Vegetation can save up to £27m in avoided damage per estuary during a large storm, researchers say. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3gLg...
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BBC News - World
Yongbyon: UN says North Korea appears to restart nuclear reactor
Ellen
7:07 PM
A UN report says the reactor, which can produce plutonium for weapons, has been active since July. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3k...
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Ethiopia's economy battered by Tigray war
Ellen
6:07 PM
Food prices are rising, the currency's value is falling and investor confidence is shaken. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BsiIX...
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BBC News - World
Turkey lockdown: Pigeon-keeping in Istanbul on the rise
Ellen
5:07 PM
The ancient art of pigeon fancying, popular across Asia, enjoyed a revival during the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BlUZ...
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BBC News - UK
Affordable uniforms law will miss new school year
Ellen
4:41 PM
Parents are concerned that a law to make school uniforms cheaper will not be in place for September. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3Dv...
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Give UK workers four more bank holidays a year, says TUC
Ellen
4:41 PM
The trades union body says having just eight public holidays in England and Wales is "stingy" . from BBC News - UK https://ift.t...
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Turkey lockdown: Pigeon-keeping in Istanbul on the rise
Ellen
4:41 PM
The ancient art of pigeon fancying, popular across Asia, enjoyed a revival during the pandemic. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3BlUZYH ...
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Bodies of US troops killed in Kabul returned to America
Ellen
4:13 PM
A "dignified transfer" ceremony takes place at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, to receive their remains. from BBC News - US ...
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Bodies of US troops killed in Kabul returned to America
Ellen
4:07 PM
A "dignified transfer" ceremony takes place at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, to receive their remains. from BBC News - World h...
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Possum skin cloaks: Reviving an Aboriginal cultural tradition
Ellen
4:07 PM
Indigenous people in south-east Australia are reviving an expression of cultural identity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ypGMIb
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Japan's huge army of under-employed ex-housewives
Ellen
4:07 PM
Why women are still battling for better jobs in the world's third largest economy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ycsn65
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In India, growing clamour to criminalise rape within marriage
Ellen
4:07 PM
An Indian court ruled that forced sex with a spouse is not rape. Campaigners say it's time for new laws. from BBC News - World https:/...
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BBC News - US & Canada
Ed Asner: Lou Grant and Up actor dies aged 91
Ellen
3:13 PM
He'll be remembered for his roles as TV newsman Lou Grant and the lead voice role in Pixar hit Up. from BBC News - US & Canada htt...
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Ed Asner: Lou Grant and Up actor dies aged 91
Ellen
3:07 PM
He'll be remembered for his roles as TV newsman Lou Grant and the lead voice role in Pixar hit Up. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
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BBC News - UK
Cristiano Ronaldo: Man Utd fans & players celebrate CR7's return
Ellen
2:41 PM
Cristiano Ronaldo may have been in Portugal, but he was everywhere at Molineux. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3kyLIps
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BBC News - World
Jamaican reggae icon Lee 'Scratch' Perry dies aged 85
Ellen
2:07 PM
Perry, a legendary singer and music producer, is known for his pioneering experiments with dub. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zvdU...
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First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is self-isolating
Ellen
1:41 PM
The first minister said she had been identified as a close contact of someone who had tested positive for Covid-19. from BBC News - UK htt...
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Afghanistan: Final flights arriving as UK's campaign ends
Ellen
12:41 PM
More than 15,000 people have been evacuated by the UK since 14 August. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/2Y8PoXt
Saturday, August 28, 2021
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Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro says he will be killed, arrested or re-elected
Ellen
6:07 PM
Brazil's right-wing president is trying to rally support ahead of next year's election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mGWE...
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BBC News - UK
Covid: Report finds big rises in garden furniture prices
Ellen
5:41 PM
Consumer group Which? says one retailer raised the price of a shed by 155% during the past two years. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3B...
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How lockdown puppies led to the rise of doggy day care
Ellen
5:41 PM
As owners return to the office or seek to socialise their pups, day care for dogs is taking off. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3mOVeHw...
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BBC News - UK
Why pigeons mean peril for satellite broadband
Ellen
5:41 PM
Satellite internet is a key part of plans to fill broadband "not spots", but simple things can affect it. from BBC News - UK htt...
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How Scotland's City of Culture bids stack up
Ellen
5:41 PM
The case being made for three very different parts of the country to secure the status for 2025. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3jmzHnw...
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Herat under the Taliban: residents on the new rulers
Ellen
5:07 PM
People in Afghanistan’s third-largest city, Herat, explain how life has changed in recent weeks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mDh...
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Hurricane Ida: Thousands flee as storm bears down on Louisiana
Ellen
5:07 PM
Ida is forecast to be one of the strongest storms to hit Louisiana in 150 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zuQ1bx
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Agnes Sithole: The woman who fought South Africa's sexist marriage laws
Ellen
5:07 PM
Agnes Sithole became an unlikely hero after her husband of nearly 50 years tried to sell their home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
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Your pictures on the theme of 'my summer'
Ellen
5:07 PM
A selection of striking images from our readers around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38B7Qdn
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Afghanistan: Black Hawks and Humvees - military kit now with the Taliban
Ellen
5:07 PM
As the insurgents swept through Afghanistan they inherited an arsenal of American-made equipment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mG...
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'We were hurt in bombs through no fault of our own'
Ellen
5:07 PM
Jennifer McNern lost both her legs and Margaret Yeaman was blinded in separate IRA bomb attacks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Dtt...
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Afghanistan: 'I helped the US military, now help me save my family'
Ellen
5:07 PM
Afghans living in Texas plead for help to save the lives of loved ones left behind in Afghanistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3D...
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BBC News - UK
Players should get Covid jabs, says Andy Murray
Ellen
4:41 PM
Andy Murray says tennis players have a responsibility to the public as they travel the world, and should therefore be vaccinated against Cov...
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BBC News - UK
'We were hurt in bombs through no fault of our own'
Ellen
4:41 PM
Jennifer McNern lost both her legs and Margaret Yeaman was blinded in separate IRA bomb attacks. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3Dtt3UI...
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BBC News - US & Canada
Hurricane Ida: Thousands flee as storm bears down on Louisiana
Ellen
4:13 PM
Ida is forecast to be one of the strongest storms to hit Louisiana in 150 years. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/3zuQ1bx
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BBC News - UK
Afghanistan: Final UK troops leave Kabul
Ellen
2:41 PM
Boris Johnson says the armed forces can be proud as Britain's 20-year military presence in the country ends. from BBC News - UK https:...
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Fire crews tackle blaze at Nick Nairn restaurant
Ellen
2:41 PM
More than 30 firefighters are called to a fire in the kitchen of Nick's in Bridge of Allan, near Stirling. from BBC News - UK https://...
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BBC News - UK
Covid: Tooth loss fears over dentist check-up delays
Ellen
2:41 PM
The British Dental Association wants rules for dentists eased in Wales. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3kEqVRw
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BBC News - World
Afghan refugee heading to UK gives birth at 30,000 feet
Ellen
2:07 PM
Soman Noori gives birth to baby girl Havva while flying to Birmingham, with no doctor on board. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Wxy5...
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Europe migrant crisis: More than 500 people rescued off Italian island
Ellen
2:07 PM
Italian coastguards rescue 539 people from a small fishing boat believed to have set off from Libya. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
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Manchester Pride: Protest held over festival management
Ellen
1:41 PM
Organisers say they will review activities following concerns about the event's management. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/2WyRLST ...
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Snowdon: Amputee Paul Ellis' 13-hour crawl to reach summit
Ellen
1:41 PM
Paul Ellis, who had both his legs amputated in 2008, says the support of passers-by kept him going. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3Br2...
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BBC News - UK
Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea: Mohamed Salah penalty equalises Kai Havertz header at Anfield
Ellen
12:41 PM
Mohamed Salah scores a penalty to equalise against 10-man Chelsea as Liverpool come from behind to earn a draw at Anfield. from BBC News -...
Friday, August 27, 2021
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Week in pictures: 21 - 27 August 2021
Ellen
5:09 PM
A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gGQJex
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Serra Leone's chimpanzees: The newly weds who set up a sanctuary
Ellen
5:09 PM
A couple who 30 years ago bought an abused chimpanzee are now trying to save a subspecies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sR7JDH
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BBC News - World
Covid-19: The Indian children who have forgotten how to read and write
Ellen
5:09 PM
Schools in India have been closed for more than a year, with learning outcomes falling drastically. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
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ICYMI: Tank ballet, lederhosen and a brave swan
Ellen
5:09 PM
Stories you may have missed this week include Russian army games and a WWII bunker turned into a B&B. from BBC News - World https://if...
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Afghanistan: The local people helping refugees in the UK
Ellen
5:09 PM
"No-one chooses to be a refugee, if any of us were in that position I hope we would get support." from BBC News - World https://...
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Afghanistan: How do the Taliban make money?
Ellen
5:09 PM
The Taliban maintain a sophisticated financial network and taxation system to generate income. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jpzXS...
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Afghanistan: Why can't the UK hold Kabul airport without the US?
Ellen
5:09 PM
The US and UK have different timetables for the effort to evacuate people from Afghanistan from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kovcs9
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Government to ban single-use plastic cutlery
Ellen
4:41 PM
Plastic plates and polystyrene cups will also be banned in England in what ministers call a "war on plastic". from BBC News - UK...
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What now for Afghans arriving in America?
Ellen
4:13 PM
Afghans land to start a new life in the US as hope dims for those left behind to face the Taliban. from BBC News - US & Canada https:/...
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Robert F Kennedy assassin Sirhan Sirhan granted prison release
Ellen
4:13 PM
A parole board calls for Sirhan Sirhan's release, but the decision now goes to California's governor. from BBC News - US & Can...
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Robert F Kennedy assassin Sirhan Sirhan granted prison release
Ellen
4:07 PM
A parole board calls for Sirhan Sirhan's release, but the decision now goes to California's governor. from BBC News - World https:...
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Afghanistan: 'I helped the US military, now help me save my family'
Ellen
3:13 PM
Afghans living in Texas plead for help to save the lives of loved ones left behind in Afghanistan. from BBC News - US & Canada https:/...
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Covid origin: US spy agencies publish 'inconclusive' report
Ellen
3:07 PM
The office that oversees US spy agencies could not establish how the coronavirus pandemic began. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sRo...
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BBC News - US & Canada
Afghanistan: US to continue Kabul evacuations 'until last moment'
Ellen
2:13 PM
The US is still evacuating Afghans desperate to leave, despite a credible threat of further attacks. from BBC News - US & Canada https...
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Covid origin: US spy agencies publish 'inconclusive' report
Ellen
2:13 PM
The office that oversees US spy agencies could not establish how the coronavirus pandemic began. from BBC News - US & Canada https://i...
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BBC News - World
Afghanistan: US to continue Kabul evacuations 'until last moment'
Ellen
2:07 PM
The US is still evacuating Afghans desperate to leave, despite a credible threat of further attacks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
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Kanye West: Kim Kardashian attends Donda event in wedding gown
Ellen
2:07 PM
It was one of several publicity stunts at the rapper's latest "listening party" for his new album. from BBC News - World htt...
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Westminster double murder: Man, 49, arrested
Ellen
1:41 PM
Sharon Pickles and Clinton Ashmore were both fatally stabbed in north-west London from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3joQdDO
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Hurricane Ida: New Orleans braces for possible direct hit
Ellen
1:07 PM
Hurricane Ida is forecast to strike as a category 3 hurricane, the same as Katrina exactly 16 years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift...
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Hurricane Ida: New Orleans braces for possible direct hit
Ellen
12:26 PM
Hurricane Ida is forecast to strike as a category 3 hurricane, the same as Katrina exactly 16 years ago. from BBC News - US & Canada h...
BBC News - US & Canada
BBC News - US & Canada
Judge blocks Florida governor’s mask mandate ban
Ellen
12:26 PM
School mask mandates have caused fierce debates across the US as students return and Delta surges. from BBC News - US & Canada https:/...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Capitol riot: Officer who shot Ashli Babbitt reveals identity
Ellen
12:16 PM
Lt Michael Byrd told NBC that he believes he saved "countless lives" on 6 January. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zBQNUp ...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Greenland island is world's northernmost island - scientists
Ellen
12:16 PM
They say a tiny island off Greenland's coast was discovered by luck during a recent expedition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Thursday, August 26, 2021
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Nigeria: Gunmen free kidnapped schoolchildren
Ellen
6:07 PM
The students from an Islamic school in Tegina were abducted by gunmen last May. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mB0qPi
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Covid: Vaccine complications dwarfed by virus risks
Ellen
5:41 PM
Researchers says despite stroke and clotting risks, Covid vaccines have substantial benefits. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/38f0g7Z
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Covid jab side-effects 'mild' for at-risk children
Ellen
5:41 PM
Parents should be reassured by the findings, Bristol doctors say, following a small study. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3kse5Wn
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
UK loses 83% of department stores since BHS collapsed
Ellen
5:41 PM
New research reveals the sharp decline of department stores since 2016 when BHS closed its doors. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/2UPkcL...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Twelve-year-old boy makes £290,000 from whale NFTs
Ellen
5:41 PM
Benyamin Ahmed created a set of more than 3,000 whale images and sold digital tokens of them. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/38gkOgb
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Books: Bid for more diverse heroes in Welsh children's stories
Ellen
5:41 PM
Author Jessica Dunrod says it's important for black children to see themselves in literature. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3mBr76...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Festivals: Drug supply issues and low tolerance add to overdose fears
Ellen
5:41 PM
Disruptions could mean people inadvertently take stronger or more dangerous drugs, campaigners say. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/38gG...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Climate Basics: Can carbon offsetting help the planet?
Ellen
5:41 PM
BBC Reality Check looks at whether it's possible to buy your way out of creating harmful greenhouse gas emissions. from BBC News - UK ...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Daniel Dias: History's greatest para-swimmer
Ellen
5:07 PM
Daniel Dias has won 25 medals for Brazil over the past four Paralympic Games but will be retiring after Tokyo. from BBC News - World https...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Afghanistan's Uyghurs fear the Taliban, and now China too
Ellen
5:07 PM
Members of the ethnic group say they fear the Taliban takeover could bring China to their doorstep. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Indian-American gay couples find new forms of union amid stigma
Ellen
5:07 PM
Although gay marriage is legal in the US, Indian-American couples struggle to find priests to marry them. from BBC News - World https://if...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Why is there a chip shortage?
Ellen
5:07 PM
The big chip crunch is really biting now, leaving even the most unexpected industries in crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y5e...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Africa's week in pictures: 20-26 August 2021
Ellen
5:07 PM
A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38eAY9N
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Afghanistan's economy in crisis after Taliban take-over
Ellen
5:07 PM
Even before the Taliban gained control, Afghanistan's economy was fragile. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38cGvOe
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Man charged with contaminating supermarket goods
Ellen
4:41 PM
The 37-year-old was held after incidents at three stores in west London on Wednesday evening. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3BhKvJW
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Afghanistan: Biden vows to complete evacuations despite airport attack
Ellen
4:07 PM
Joe Biden says the Kabul airlift will go on, after bombings which killed 60, including 12 US troops. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Kabul airport bomb attack leaves many casualties
Ellen
3:07 PM
US officials also say there were reports of gunfire following the blast. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yicZkD
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Afghanistan: Former Royal Marine on the chaos at Kabul airport
Ellen
2:41 PM
A former Royal Marine, who was near to the explosions at Kabul airport, describes being caught in the chaos. from BBC News - UK https://if...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Afghanistan: Former Royal Marine on the chaos at Kabul airport
Ellen
2:07 PM
A former Royal Marine, who was near to the explosions at Kabul airport, describes being caught in the chaos. from BBC News - World https:/...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Kabul airport attack: What do we know?
Ellen
1:07 PM
The bombings came hours after warnings to citizens to stay away from the airport, due to an imminent threat. from BBC News - World https:/...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Afghanistan crisis: Who are Isis-K?
Ellen
1:07 PM
The jihadist group - set up in 2015 - is blamed for some of the worst atrocities in recent years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mP...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
BA in talks over short-haul Gatwick flights
Ellen
12:41 PM
The airline confirmed it was talking with unions on plans to create a short-haul flight operation. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/38e4g...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Kingswinford: Car 'reached 96mph before crash that killed four'
Ellen
12:41 PM
A Skoda Fabia, driven by Joshua Parkes ploughed through a lamppost and hit a tree, an inquest hears. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/2Ws...
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Media reassurance campaign to get pupils back to school
Ellen
6:45 PM
The government launches a media campaign to persuade parents it is safe for pupils to return to school. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
The pubs and restaurants counting on Christmas cheer
Ellen
6:45 PM
In a bid to rebound from Covid plans for this year's festive season are under way. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3knmw53
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Trial suggests malaria sickness could be cut by 70%
Ellen
6:09 PM
Seasonal vaccines and drugs could save millions of young lives in Africa, researchers say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Wq4I1k
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
NHS stops some blood tests due to vial shortages
Ellen
5:41 PM
Doctors across the country are being asked to delay tests due to a nationwide shortage of blood test tubes. from BBC News - UK https://ift...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Uber and union bosses to meet after landmark deal on workers' rights
Ellen
5:41 PM
GMB and Uber pledge to end the "exploitation" of drivers who work for ride-hailing apps. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3jjDx...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
The real victims of mass crypto-hacks that keep happening
Ellen
5:15 PM
Millions in Bitcoin and other digital coins are being stolen by hackers with victims left in limbo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Why rent control isn’t working in Sweden
Ellen
5:15 PM
Young people are struggling to afford city living, and even the Swedes can't crack the problem. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
The hard men removing squatters in Spain
Ellen
5:15 PM
Some squatters in Spain demand cash before leaving - so eviction firms have arisen to handle the talks. from BBC News - World https://ift....
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Kenya's Deputy President Ruto campaigns for 'Hustler Nation'
Ellen
5:15 PM
Deputy President William Ruto is portraying himself as the champion of the poor ahead of elections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Afghanistan: 'The pain of watching my country burn from afar'
Ellen
5:15 PM
Hundreds of Afghan have taken refuge in India but they are worried about their families back home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3D...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Afghanistan: The 'undefeated' valley an hour from Kabul
Ellen
5:15 PM
The Panjshir Valley has been a flashpoint in Afghanistan's turbulent history - now it's happening again. from BBC News - World htt...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
'My husband refused a divorce for nine years'
Ellen
5:04 PM
Under orthodox Jewish law, a husband must give his wife a document to allow the marriage to end. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3kvQ7cS...
BBC News - US & Canada
BBC News - US & Canada
Gretchen Whitmer: Man sentenced over kidnap plot
Ellen
4:13 PM
Ty Garbin plotted to kidnap Gretchen Whitmer over Michigan's Covid-19 restrictions. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2Wn...
BBC News - US & Canada
BBC News - US & Canada
Delta variant: How to keep kids safe as they return to school
Ellen
4:13 PM
A return to school for millions of children in the US has clashed with a surge in Covid cases. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Gretchen Whitmer: Man sentenced over kidnap plot
Ellen
4:07 PM
Ty Garbin plotted to kidnap Gretchen Whitmer over Michigan's Covid-19 restrictions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WnLb1m
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Lee Peacock: Westminster murders suspect found with critical injuries
Ellen
3:41 PM
Police were searching for 49-year-old Lee Peacock in connection with the deaths of two people in Westminster. from BBC News - UK https://i...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Afghanistan: UK nationals warned not to travel to Kabul airport
Ellen
2:41 PM
The updated Foreign Office advice says there is an "ongoing and high threat of terrorist attack". from BBC News - UK https://ift...
BBC News - US & Canada
BBC News - US & Canada
Afghanistan: Taliban committed to post-deadline safe passage, US says
Ellen
2:13 PM
The US says it will hold the Taliban to a promise to let people leave Afghanistan after 31 August. from BBC News - US & Canada https:/...
BBC News - US & Canada
BBC News - US & Canada
Towering twin waterspouts spotted by Florida beachgoers
Ellen
2:13 PM
Twin funnels forming from the sky to the sea off the Florida coast surprised beachgoers. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/3y...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Afghanistan: Taliban committed to post-deadline safe passage, US says
Ellen
2:07 PM
The US says it will hold the Taliban to a promise to let people leave Afghanistan after 31 August. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3s...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Afghanistan: UK's Kabul evacuation going at 'significant pace'
Ellen
12:41 PM
About 1,200 people have been evacuated from Afghanistan in the last 12 hours, the UK government says. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3s...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Leopard attacks model in German photoshoot
Ellen
12:07 PM
The 36-year-old woman was seriously wounded by the animal at a retirement home for show animals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yfo...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Aryana Sayeed: Afghanistan returns to miserable time for women
Ellen
12:07 PM
Afghan singer Aryana Sayeed on fleeing the country and her concerns for those who remain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gv2Gne
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Club completes challenge to bag all 282 Munros in a single day
Ellen
5:42 PM
Members of Carnethy Hill Running Club reached the summits of all 282 mountains in a single day. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/2UIZZqz ...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Just Eat announces 1,500 new jobs in North East
Ellen
5:42 PM
The food delivery platform will invest £100m to create 1,500 new customer service roles. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/2XYsFgN
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Climate change: Consumer 'confusion' threatens net zero homes plan
Ellen
5:42 PM
Plans to decarbonise homes are too complicated and confusing, say consumer and industry groups. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3yeIxbh ...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Minister's wife goes ahead with legal action over nursery 'discrimination'
Ellen
5:42 PM
A nursery denies claims it discriminated against Humza Yousaf's wife and two-year-old daughter. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3yic...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Serial thief targets designer frames in opticians across Scotland
Ellen
5:42 PM
Frames worth tens of thousands of pounds have been taken across Scotland by what retailers claim is the same thief. from BBC News - UK htt...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Charlie Watts: The subtle magnificence of the Rolling Stones' drummer
Ellen
5:42 PM
He wasn't flashy or prone to pyrotechnics, but Charlie Watts was the heartbeat of the Rolling Stones. from BBC News - UK https://ift.t...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
UK companies 'perform better' with overseas owners
Ellen
5:42 PM
Lord Grimstone says Britain should not pull down the shutters on the flood of overseas takeover bids. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/2W...
BBC News - US & Canada
BBC News - US & Canada
Goldman Sachs mandates vaccines for US staff and visitors
Ellen
5:14 PM
Staff, clients and visitors will all need to be double jabbed to enter to investment bank's offices. from BBC News - US & Canada h...
BBC News - US & Canada
BBC News - US & Canada
CEO Secrets: 'Tear up the business plan'
Ellen
5:13 PM
CEO Secrets: Brooklyn Brewery boss Eric Ottaway says - be ready to ditch your business plan. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.t...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Biden: 'Taliban helping us get people out of Afghanistan'
Ellen
5:08 PM
The US says evacuation efforts to help people get out of Afghanistan are 'on pace' to meet a 31 August deadline. from BBC News - W...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Could this solar farm be a climate change solution?
Ellen
5:08 PM
UN experts say rapid innovative solutions are needed to end our dependency on fossil fuels. Could this new project provide an answer? from...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Madagascar on the brink of climate change-induced famine
Ellen
5:08 PM
The country is on the brink of experiencing the world's first "climate change famine", the UN says. from BBC News - World ht...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Bilal Sarwary: 'In the city I loved, suddenly nowhere was safe'
Ellen
5:08 PM
Journalist Bilal Sarwary saw the Taliban toppled in 2001 and his country reborn. So how does he feel now? from BBC News - World https://if...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Afghanistan: How much opium is produced and what's the Taliban's record?
Ellen
5:08 PM
The Taliban claims opium poppy cultivation was stopped when it last held power in Afghanistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3B8WWH...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Tokyo Paralympics: The lowdown on being disabled in Japan
Ellen
5:08 PM
From moon riders to job quotas, three residents give the lowdown on being disabled in Japan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sLEORa ...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Can the US crack down on fake vaccination cards?
Ellen
5:08 PM
As more people are asked to prove vaccination status, a black market in fake health cards has boomed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
BBC News - US & Canada
BBC News - US & Canada
Afghanistan: 'The sooner we finish, the better,' says Joe Biden
Ellen
3:13 PM
The US president says US troops are on track to end evacuations by a 31 August deadline. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/3g...
BBC News - US & Canada
BBC News - US & Canada
US House approves Biden's $3.5tn domestic budget blueprint
Ellen
3:13 PM
The resolution allows Mr Biden's Democrats to move forward with their domestic policy proposals. from BBC News - US & Canada https...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Afghanistan: 'The sooner we finish, the better,' says Joe Biden
Ellen
3:07 PM
The US president says US troops are on track to end evacuations by a 31 August deadline. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gvlfYG
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
US House approves Biden's $3.5tn domestic budget blueprint
Ellen
3:07 PM
The resolution allows Mr Biden's Democrats to move forward with their domestic policy proposals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Murder inquiry after body found near A3 in Guildford
Ellen
2:41 PM
Police believe the woman was killed elsewhere and placed in undergrowth next to the A3 in Surrey. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/38psBs...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Unite union expected to elect first female leader
Ellen
1:42 PM
Sharon Graham looks set to take over from Len McCluskey to become the first woman to lead Unite. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3mIMBP5...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Charlie Watts: The life of a Rolling Stone in pictures
Ellen
1:42 PM
A look back at the life of the iconic rock 'n' roll drummer, who has died at the age of 80. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3jdy...
Monday, August 23, 2021
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BBC News - World
Kamala Harris accuses China of coercion and intimidation
Ellen
10:07 PM
She is currently on a tour of the region as the US aims to reaffirm its commitment to the region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zf...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Afghanistan: PM to urge G7 leaders to step up support for refugees
Ellen
9:41 PM
Boris Johnson will also ask the US to delay the withdrawal of its troops, at a virtual meeting of the G7. from BBC News - UK https://ift.t...
BBC News - US & Canada
BBC News - US & Canada
Afghanistan: US under pressure over evacuation deadline
Ellen
8:13 PM
France, the UK and Germany all raise the possibility of troops staying beyond the end of August. from BBC News - US & Canada https://i...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Afghanistan: US under pressure over evacuation deadline
Ellen
8:07 PM
France, the UK and Germany all raise the possibility of troops staying beyond the end of August. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Wo0...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Retail bosses demand more protection for UK workers
Ellen
5:41 PM
Industry leaders are calling on the UK government to follow Scotland’s lead on protecting shop workers. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
UK City of Culture 2025: The five Welsh areas bidding for the title
Ellen
5:41 PM
Five Welsh areas are aiming to become UK City of Culture 2025, and the benefits that come with it. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3msQi...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
TV has 'utterly failed' disabled people, writer Jack Thorne says
Ellen
5:41 PM
Screenwriter Jack Thorne describes disability as the "forgotten diversity" in the media industry. from BBC News - UK https://ift...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Tokyo Paralympics: A 'different' Games but Paralympians still hope to shine
Ellen
5:41 PM
The opening ceremony of the Tokyo Paralympics takes place on Tuesday with the Japanese capital still facing Covid-19 challenges. from BBC ...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
How to keep your cool when the office heats up
Ellen
5:41 PM
Buildings that are too hot are bad for your health and productivity but simple measures can help. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3sKXuA...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Retail survivors: The London shops that have been trading for centuries
Ellen
5:41 PM
Four London retail survivors explain how they are faring after 18 months of unprecedented turmoil. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3B7Kc...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Shot in Angola, left for dead, and now a Wetherspoons high-flyer
Ellen
5:41 PM
Cesar Kimbirima fled Angola after being shot four times and spending five months in a coma. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3msMPtu
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Climate change: Europe's extreme rains made more likely by humans
Ellen
5:07 PM
Heavy rainfall that led to deadly floods in Germany and Belgium was influenced by human induced warming. from BBC News - World https://ift...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
VR helps Indians and Pakistanis visit their lost homes
Ellen
5:07 PM
Indians and Pakistanis who fled their homes during partition can now revisit their childhood - virtually. from BBC News - World https://if...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
The Angolan soldier who became a London pub legend
Ellen
5:07 PM
Cesar Kimbirima fled Angola after being shot four times and spending five months in a coma. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3msMPtu
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Hakainde Hichilema: Zambia's new president inspires African opposition leaders
Ellen
5:07 PM
Long-suffering politicians hope to copy Hakainde Hichilema, who was elected at his sixth time attempt. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
How losing his sight spurred cyclist Steve Bate to the Paralympics
Ellen
4:41 PM
Steve Bate was told he could be blind within four years - now he's defending his Paralympic title. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/2...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
How the world's oldest hat shop made it through lockdown
Ellen
4:41 PM
Lock & Co was first established in 1676 and has sold hats to the likes of Nelson and Winston Churchill. from BBC News - UK https://ift...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Love Island crowns winners on summer return
Ellen
3:41 PM
The winning couple are named on the latest series of the ITV2 dating show. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3grs1yz
BBC News - US & Canada
BBC News - US & Canada
Proud Boys leader sentenced for burning Black Lives Matter flag
Ellen
3:14 PM
Enrique Tarrio admitted to burning a Black Lives Matter flag, stolen from a church, in July. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.t...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Proud Boys leader sentenced for burning Black Lives Matter flag
Ellen
3:08 PM
Enrique Tarrio admitted to burning a Black Lives Matter flag, stolen from a church, in July. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mrqJaL ...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
M25: Crash involving lorry, minibus and car closes part of motorway
Ellen
2:41 PM
The ambulance service says it is treating several people involved in the crash near Waltham Abbey. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3zbrh...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Afghanistan: Person on no-fly list flown to UK during Kabul evacuation
Ellen
1:44 PM
However they are not deemed a person of interest to security agencies or police after an investigation. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Afghanistan: US aims to complete evacuations by deadline
Ellen
1:10 PM
Allies step up calls to extend a 31 August withdrawal, but the Taliban insist this will violate a deal. from BBC News - World https://ift....
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Barakat: First South African film in Cape Town's Afrikaans dialect
Ellen
1:07 AM
Barakat, or blessing, is the first film in Afrikaaps - a dialect of Afrikaans spoken in Cape Town. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3D...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Afghanistan: The BBC's Lyse Doucet reports from Kabul airport
Ellen
1:07 AM
The BBC's Lyse Doucet witnesses Afghan men, women and children fleeing the Taliban regime. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j4EOZ...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Tennessee: Drone video shows damage from flash floods
Ellen
1:07 AM
Heavy rainfall in the US state causes deadly flash floods, destroying homes and sweeping away cars. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Chip giant's IPO hit by Beijing crackdown on business
Ellen
12:07 AM
The share listing of BYD Semiconductor has been suspended due to a regulatory investigation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3B5bM1W ...
Sunday, August 22, 2021
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Strikes threatened over outbreak of legionella bacteria on trains
Ellen
11:41 PM
The RMT union has launched a dispute after four trains had actionable traces of legionella bacteria. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3j8...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
London civil servant's bus odyssey sparks Twitter storm
Ellen
11:41 PM
Jo Kibble got from London to Morecambe in a day on public buses - "a great way to see the country". from BBC News - UK https://i...
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BBC News - World
Covid: Taiwan rolls out homegrown vaccine amid criticism
Ellen
11:07 PM
Taiwan's president was vaccinated with the country's first domestically developed jab named Medigen. from BBC News - World https:/...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
French match abandoned after player hit by bottle
Ellen
9:07 PM
Nice versus Marseille is abandoned after Dimitri Payet throws a bottle back into the crowd and fans storm the pitch. from BBC News - World...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Gambling: Poorer UK towns found to have the most betting shops, study shows
Ellen
8:41 PM
Areas with the highest number of betting shops per capita include Glasgow, Liverpool and Middlesbrough. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Coronavirus: Young people warn of long Covid amid jab drive
Ellen
7:41 PM
The government says it has met its target to offer all 16 and 17-year-olds in England a vaccine. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3keFdrx...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Afghanistan crisis: 'Hey world, do you care what happens here?'
Ellen
7:07 PM
A young woman shares her fears a week after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3D8y8S8
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Afghanistan: PM to press Biden to delay Kabul withdrawal
Ellen
6:41 PM
Boris Johnson will request more time to evacuate people during a G7 meeting on Tuesday. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3ydGUdH
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Afghanistan: 'Women should fight for the right to work'
Ellen
6:07 PM
A leading campaigner for women's rights in Afghanistan was evacuated from Kabul last week, after going into hiding. from BBC News - Wo...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Covid: Government warns Covid test firms over misleading prices
Ellen
5:41 PM
More than 80 Covid test firms are issued with warnings and could be removed from the government's website. from BBC News - UK https://...
BBC News - US & Canada
BBC News - US & Canada
Why a US military base became a centre for Chinese Covid conspiracies
Ellen
5:13 PM
Apparent Chinese propaganda efforts are spreading ahead of a US report on Covid-19 origins. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt...
BBC News - US & Canada
BBC News - US & Canada
Kamala Harris joins diplomatic charm offensive in South East Asia
Ellen
5:13 PM
The US vice-president's trip to the region falls in the shadow of a chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan. from BBC News - US & Cana...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Nord Stream 2: Russia must not use gas pipeline as weapon, says Merkel
Ellen
5:07 PM
The German chancellor says Moscow could face sanctions if it uses Nord Stream 2 against Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DaR...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Why a US military base became a centre for Chinese Covid conspiracies
Ellen
5:07 PM
Apparent Chinese propaganda efforts are spreading ahead of a US report on Covid-19 origins. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mCUfKP
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Kamala Harris joins diplomatic charm offensive in South East Asia
Ellen
5:07 PM
The US vice-president's trip to the region falls in the shadow of a chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan. from BBC News - World https:/...
BBC News - US & Canada
BBC News - US & Canada
Storm Henri makes landfall at Rhode Island
Ellen
1:13 PM
More than 120,000 homes are without power as millions of people warned to expect significant damage. from BBC News - US & Canada https...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Afghanistan: US orders civilian jets to join evacuation
Ellen
1:07 PM
A Pentagon statement says 18 commercial aircraft will help with the evacuation effort. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Wdqa9y
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Storm Henri makes landfall at Rhode Island
Ellen
1:07 PM
More than 120,000 homes are without power as millions of people warned to expect significant damage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
C-17: The US military plane carrying Afghans to safety
Ellen
12:07 PM
A Boeing C-17 safely carried 823 Afghans from Kabul last week, a record number for that plane. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mohYO...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Man arrested over Birmingham Gay Village attack
Ellen
4:41 AM
Two men needed hospital treatment after the attack which began with abuse from inside a car. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3mkSbXp
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Five hurt in high-speed crash at Lincoln car meet
Ellen
4:41 AM
Police say the five people were seriously injured when two cars went into spectators. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3y26DG4
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Afghanistan: British evacuation improving, says armed forces minister
Ellen
3:41 AM
More than 1,700 people have been airlifted out of Afghanistan in the past 24 hours, says James Heappey. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Ferrybridge chimney stacks demolished in controlled explosion
Ellen
3:41 AM
The controlled explosion takes place at a former coal-fired power station in West Yorkshire. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3876FC5
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Eileen Barrott death: Husband charged with murder
Ellen
1:41 AM
Eileen Barrott died at the couple's home a week ago after being found seriously injured. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3gmYEgU
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Camden barbecue shooting: Police arrest fifth man
Ellen
1:41 AM
Three men and two teenage boys are arrested after a shooting at a crowded communal barbecue. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3yc4YxI
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Boris Johnson's Irish Sea tunnel vision - roadworthy or pipe dream?
Ellen
12:41 AM
A BBC documentary asks how serious is Boris Johnson about a link from Scotland to Northern Ireland? from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3y7F...
Saturday, August 21, 2021
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Three men sought by police in Birmingham Gay Village attack probe
Ellen
11:41 PM
One man was knocked unconscious in an attack which began with abuse being shouted from inside a car. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3kh...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Tabletop gaming: The therapy of fighting with miniature dragons
Ellen
10:41 PM
The popularity of gaming during the pandemic helped with mental health and family life, say fans. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3k8KWi...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Sent to Halifax: One town's asylum story
Ellen
10:41 PM
What life is like for asylum seekers in a Yorkshire town - and what locals think about accepting more. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Elaine Thompson-Herah runs second fastest time in women's 100m history
Ellen
8:07 PM
Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah runs the second fastest time in women's 100m history as she clocks 10.54 seconds in Eugene. fro...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Sepsis: Teen footballer wants better care for young adults
Ellen
6:41 PM
Hollie Smith, 19, dreamed of playing for Wales - but after sepsis she needs round-the-clock care. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3yhZYr...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Afghanistan: Blair calls US withdrawal 'imbecilic'
Ellen
5:41 PM
Every jihadist group around the world will be cheering, the former UK prime minister says. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3mmkjtf
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Covid: Antibody tests offered to public for first time
Ellen
5:41 PM
The UK-wide scheme for adults who test positive for coronavirus will launch next week. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3D6jJpx
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Love Island: Is the dating show's honeymoon phase over?
Ellen
5:41 PM
The ITV show sparked record complaints, so as the latest series ends, is the magic starting to fade? from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3y1...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Kenya holds biggest ever animal census
Ellen
5:07 PM
All wildlife on land and sea is being counted to help Kenya's conservation plans and tourism. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3z6...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Dorothy Butler Gilliam: 'I am not a maid, I am a reporter'
Ellen
5:07 PM
The first black female reporter on the Washington Post says some colleagues would pretend not to know her. from BBC News - World https://i...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Algeria's desperate wildfire fight: Buckets and branches
Ellen
5:07 PM
Despite a huge military budget, oil-rich Algeria is ill-equipped to tackle annual fires. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zehJta
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Biden's week of blame and tumult after Kabul fall
Ellen
5:07 PM
How the fall of Kabul stunned the Biden administration and spawned the worst week of his presidency. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
'Race should not be a factor in my destiny'
Ellen
4:41 PM
A young Londoner beats 23,000 other entrants in one of the country's largest anti-racism competitions. from BBC News - UK https://ift....
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Green Man: Festival returns in the Welsh mountains after Covid restrictions
Ellen
4:41 PM
Wales' largest music festival, Green Man, returns with 25,000 people in attendance. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3B4jXvk
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
The NI inventor who saved thousands of lives
Ellen
4:41 PM
The plane ejector seat was invented by James Martin, from Crossgar in County Down, in 1944. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/2WdZxRA
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Hurricane Grace kills eight as it rips through eastern Mexico
Ellen
4:07 PM
The powerful storm brings torrential rain and high winds, causing power cuts and flooding. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j4AFEL
Friday, August 20, 2021
BBC News - US & Canada
BBC News - US & Canada
Tumult grips White House amid week of Afghanistan failures
Ellen
6:19 PM
How the fall of Kabul stunned the Biden administration and spawned the worst week of his presidency. from BBC News - US & Canada https...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
'I play carrom with my feet'
Ellen
6:17 PM
Twenty-three-year-old Harshad Gothankar was born without arms, but he is now a state carrom champion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Africa's jihadists: What Taliban takeover of Afghanistan means
Ellen
6:17 PM
Islamist groups appear emboldened by the fall of Afghanistan, sparking concern in African countries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Week in pictures: 14 - 20 August 2021
Ellen
6:17 PM
A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ggZdsj
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Computer Space and beyond: 50 years of gaming
Ellen
6:17 PM
From an arcade game to a multi-billion pound industry, the BBC charts the ups and downs of video games. from BBC News - World https://ift....
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Turmoil in Afghanistan hits close to home in America too
Ellen
6:17 PM
Christine's husband was killed in Afghanistan - she's horrified by the Taliban's return to power. from BBC News - World https:...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Covid: CO2 monitors pledged to aid school ventilation
Ellen
5:47 PM
Schools in England are to be given CO2 monitors to as part of plans to limit the spread of Covid. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3mjfkJ...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
House prices: Demand changes, not tax waiver, pushed prices up
Ellen
5:47 PM
The stamp duty holiday did not cause rising house prices, the Resolution Foundation think tank says. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/2W4...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Woke: Compliment or criticism, it is now fuelling the culture wars
Ellen
5:47 PM
The surprising history of a term increasingly thrown around in UK political debate. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3AYYNyN
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
The pregnant woman who caught a serial voyeur masseur
Ellen
5:47 PM
How a suspicious-looking alarm clock led to the downfall of a masseur who was spying on his clients. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3j4...
BBC News - US & Canada
BBC News - US & Canada
Turmoil in Afghanistan hits close to home in America too
Ellen
5:16 PM
Christine's husband was killed in Afghanistan - she's horrified by the Taliban's return to power. from BBC News - US & Can...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
How Afghanistan's media is changing under Taliban rule
Ellen
5:07 PM
The Taliban are currently on a media offensive but does their rhetoric match what’s happening on the ground? from BBC News - World https:/...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Afghan crisis: Russia plans for new era with Taliban rule
Ellen
5:07 PM
While Western governments raced to get their people out, Russia appears unfazed by the takeover. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3y6M...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Family of American taken by Taliban beg for return
Ellen
5:07 PM
Mark Frerichs, 59, one of the last Americans kidnapped by the Taliban, is stuck in Afghanistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gfz2...
BBC News - US & Canada
BBC News - US & Canada
Poison algae may have killed California family, police say
Ellen
3:14 PM
A family of three may have been killed by toxic algae blooms on a hiking trail, investigators say. from BBC News - US & Canada https:/...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Ever Given: Cargo ship returns through Suez Canal it blocked
Ellen
3:09 PM
Global trade was disrupted in March when the massive container ship became stuck in the waterway. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3y4...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Poison algae may have killed California family, police say
Ellen
3:08 PM
A family of three may have been killed by toxic algae blooms on a hiking trail, investigators say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3x...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Afghanistan: The desperate scramble to escape
Ellen
2:07 PM
Scenes of chaos and panic continue in Kabul as thousands still crowd the airport. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/385sv8M
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Nine Afghan girl robotics team members safe in Qatar
Ellen
2:07 PM
The all-girls team, known as the "Afghan Dreamers" have made headlines around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Rafael Nadal: Spaniard ends 2021 season because of foot injury
Ellen
2:07 PM
Spain's 20-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal has ended his 2021 season because of a foot injury. from BBC News - World https://ift...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
'They will kill me': Desperate Afghans seek way out after Taliban takeover
Ellen
1:07 PM
Many Afghans are desperate to escape after the Taliban takeover. Some fear there is no way out. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ghlc...
BBC News - US & Canada
BBC News - US & Canada
Joe Biden to Americans in Afghanistan: 'We will get you home'
Ellen
12:13 PM
Mr Biden has come under intense criticism amid the chaotic withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan. from BBC News - US & Canada https...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Joe Biden to Americans in Afghanistan: 'We will get you home'
Ellen
12:07 PM
Mr Biden has come under intense criticism amid the chaotic withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
Thursday, August 19, 2021
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Aaliyah albums streaming: 'Her influence is absolutely everywhere'
Ellen
6:07 PM
Her second album, One In A Million, is streaming for the first time, 20 years after her death. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37Yo2o...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Africa's week in pictures: 13-19 August 2021
Ellen
6:07 PM
A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Wa7yHB
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Clive Myrie: Becoming Mastermind host is a big, big job
Ellen
5:41 PM
The journalist may be feeling jittery about his new role but hopes it will reveal his lighter side. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3xWE...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Quiz of the week: Rude place names and noisy ice-cream vans
Ellen
5:41 PM
How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days? from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3iZ5v...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Love and money: Why breaking-up is so hard to do
Ellen
5:41 PM
More people are looking for help in paying for divorces after relationships ended during Covid. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3gfUw22 ...
BBC News - US & Canada
BBC News - US & Canada
New York officer rescues fallen man from subway train
Ellen
5:13 PM
A bystander captured the harrowing moments after a passenger fell unconscious from the platform. from BBC News - US & Canada https://i...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Afghanistan: Taliban carrying out door-to door manhunt, report says
Ellen
5:08 PM
The militants are searching for those who worked with Nato forces, a UN document warns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sF3CdS
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Amazon 'planning to open department stores in US'
Ellen
5:08 PM
According to reports, the e-commerce giant wants to branch further into High Street retail by opening several big stores. from BBC News - ...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Paralympics: Palak Kohli on preparing for Tokyo 2020
Ellen
5:08 PM
Palak Kohli is the only Indian para-badminton player to be competing in three categories in Tokyo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Quiz of the week: Rude place names and noisy ice-cream vans
Ellen
5:08 PM
How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Taliban and women: Kabul university student on fears for future
Ellen
5:07 PM
A Kabul university student tells the BBC how she is wiping out all traces of her previous life. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Xxw7...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Drag Race UK queens on battles with Brexit and Covid
Ellen
5:07 PM
The latest British series features its first ever female drag queen, and a familiar face. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j0aNKc
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Cinema box office takings at 50% of pre-pandemic levels
Ellen
4:41 PM
Box office takings in the past month are half of their pre-pandemic levels. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3sxQE1o
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Drag Race UK queens on battles with Brexit and Covid
Ellen
4:41 PM
The latest British series features its first ever female drag queen, and a familiar face. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3j0aNKc
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
OnlyFans to ban sexually explicit content
Ellen
2:41 PM
The online subscription site will prevent users from posting content showing 'sexually explicit conduct'. from BBC News - UK https...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Morrisons backs US firm's improved takeover offer
Ellen
2:41 PM
The supermarket has agreed to a bid worth £7bn from a US private equity group, ditching a lower offer from another firm. from BBC News - U...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Car use back to levels seen before first lockdown
Ellen
2:41 PM
The data is likely to intensify debate about how to get people out of vehicles and on to public transport. from BBC News - UK https://ift....
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
'I thought I can make a difference'
Ellen
2:41 PM
A Hull hairdresser who lost his own hair due to cancer is now making wigs to help others. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3kbmxZK
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Afghanistan: Who originally supported Trump's deal with the Taliban?
Ellen
1:41 PM
UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace now calls it a "rotten" deal but supported it at the time. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3z...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
G7 foreign ministers urge Taliban to protect civilians
Ellen
12:41 PM
Dominic Raab chairs a call of G7 ministers to discuss Afghanistan while facing calls to resign. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3k5Askg ...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Zaki Anwari: Afghan footballer falls to death from US plane in Kabul
Ellen
12:07 PM
Zaki Anwari, 19, had played for Afghanistan's national youth team before trying to flee the country. from BBC News - World https://ift...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Afghanistan: Protesters wave national flag at Independence Day protests
Ellen
12:07 PM
Afghan protesters mark Independence Day with the national flag, days after the Taliban takeover. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3y1M...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
The treacherous road to Kabul's airport
Ellen
12:07 PM
As thousands try to flee Afghanistan, the main route to the capital's airport has become treacherous. from BBC News - World https://if...
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
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BBC News - World
Afghanistan crisis: Biden says no American will be left behind in Kabul
Ellen
8:07 PM
The US president says the chaos in Afghanistan was unavoidable and refuses to acknowledge any mistakes. from BBC News - World https://ift....
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Afghanistan: Pakistan fences off from Afghan refugees
Ellen
8:07 PM
Islamabad says it cannot accept any more Afghans fleeing Taliban rule, despite UN pleas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sv7X38
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Tigray crisis: Ethiopian teenagers become pawns in propaganda war
Ellen
7:07 PM
The BBC is told they were forced to fight for Tigray's rebels, but were words put into their mouths? from BBC News - World https://ift...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Brazil hopes the world will get a taste for its favourite spirit
Ellen
7:07 PM
With domestic sales of cachaça falling last year, Brazilian producers want to export more. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sH30Vb
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Afghan interpreter who worked for UK begs PM for help
Ellen
6:41 PM
Ahmed, who fears Taliban reprisals, is desperate for him and his family to be evacuated from Kabul. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3AWd...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
No help for these Haiti residents five days after earthquake
Ellen
6:08 PM
Five days after the earthquake that killed almost 2,000 people, many are still waiting for help. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37Vx...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
India's living dead: 'They stared at me like I was a ghost'
Ellen
6:08 PM
If you're dead you can't own land - so if someone obtains your death certificate you could lose everything. from BBC News - World ...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Algeria: The forest fires that led to an artist's lynching
Ellen
6:08 PM
When Djamel Ben Ismail went to fight forest fires in Algeria, his life was cut short by a raging mob. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Afghanistan: Joe Biden said chaos was 'inevitable'
Ellen
6:08 PM
In an interview with ABC, Joe Biden said nobody could have anticipated the speed of the Taliban takeover. from BBC News - World https://if...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Visa delays hit UK students heading to Spain to study
Ellen
5:41 PM
Students due to spend a year in Spain as part of their degree are hit with post-Brexit visa delays. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3z1K...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
FTSE bosses earn 86 times more than average worker in 2020
Ellen
5:41 PM
The bosses of Britain's biggest public companies earned 86 times the average full-time wage last year. from BBC News - UK https://ift....
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
WeThe15: 'Game-changer' plan for 1.2bn disabled people
Ellen
5:41 PM
A global campaign is launched to improve the lives of more than 1.2bn disabled people. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3CZ7ISU
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Can the Paralympics bring lasting change?
Ellen
5:07 PM
A campaign gets underway to try to improve the lives of the world's 1.2bn disabled people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2W4EkJ...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Ramappa temple: The Indian shrine that is now a World Heritage site
Ellen
5:07 PM
The 800-year-old temple in India's southern state of Telangana is now on the tourist map. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iYoysX...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Covid vaccines still effective against Delta variant
Ellen
4:41 PM
But the jabs were more effective against the Alpha variant, the largest study of its kind suggests. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3k0H...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
IMF suspends Afghanistan's access to funds
Ellen
4:07 PM
The move follows the Taliban's takeover, and lack of global agreement over who now governs Afghanistan. from BBC News - World https://...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
£551m extra cash for Wales NHS and social services
Ellen
3:41 PM
The money is being allocated for ongoing costs and tackling waiting times. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3stsbKw
BBC News - US & Canada
BBC News - US & Canada
Covid vaccine: US plans to offer booster Covid jabs in September
Ellen
2:14 PM
A third booster Covid vaccine will be offered to anyone who was fully vaccinated eight months ago. from BBC News - US & Canada https:/...
BBC News - US & Canada
BBC News - US & Canada
40 million T-Mobile customers hit by US data breach
Ellen
2:14 PM
More than 40 million T-Mobile customers have been hit by a US data breach. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/3sAGCfV
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Afghanistan: 'I feel lucky to leave but we must not forget those left behind'
Ellen
2:07 PM
The UK government says 306 UK nationals and 2,052 Afghans have been flown out of the country so far. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Harry Dunn: Family set to hear evidence from Anne Sacoolas
Ellen
1:42 PM
Charlotte Charles and Tim Dunn are due to hear evidence from the woman accused of killing their son. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3k8...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
'It was very emotional on the plane out of Afghanistan'
Ellen
12:08 PM
Afghan businesswoman Hassina Syed speaks of her relief at getting out on a British military plane. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2W...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Afghanistan: Hard lessons to be learned for Nato, says Stoltenberg
Ellen
12:08 PM
It was a tragedy Afghan security forces collapsed so fast, secretary general Jens Stoltenberg says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
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BBC News - UK
Never mind going electric, where will we park?
Ellen
6:43 PM
UK roads are already jam-packed and that looks set to get worse as more people snap up EVs. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3sreUSD
BBC News - US & Canada
BBC News - US & Canada
US lab stands on threshold of key nuclear fusion goal
Ellen
6:14 PM
A US science institute is on the verge of achieving a longstanding goal in nuclear fusion research. from BBC News - US & Canada https:...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
'NHS abandoned me after I tried to kill myself'
Ellen
5:41 PM
Mental health referrals across the UK have hit their highest point for two years. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3mjBBqO
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Trendy shoffices and pizza ovens raised lockdown fire risks
Ellen
5:41 PM
Insurer Zurich says residential outbuilding fires rose by 16% last year compared with 2019. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/2VXRDM6
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Aspirin may help treat aggressive breast cancer
Ellen
5:41 PM
Doctors hope it could boost the anti-cancer power of other drugs to fight hard-to-treat tumours. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3xR5NM9...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Outrage at chronic fatigue syndrome advice update pause
Ellen
5:41 PM
NICE decided to pause the final update to its advice just hours before planned publication. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/37Sj0tC
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
US lab stands on threshold of key nuclear fusion goal
Ellen
5:09 PM
A US science institute is on the verge of achieving a longstanding goal in nuclear fusion research. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
How technology in the air battles fires on the ground
Ellen
5:09 PM
Planes equipped with infrared scanners are helping authorities take on historic wildfires in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
The little-known human stories behind emoji designs
Ellen
5:09 PM
The surprising story of how some tiny characters ended up on billions of smartphone keyboards. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3k0eoY...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
How latte art in South Africa led to a job from hell in Oman
Ellen
5:09 PM
A South African barista was offered a dream opportunity in Oman but unknowingly signed away his freedoms. from BBC News - World https://if...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Taliban victory will test India, and peace in South Asia
Ellen
5:09 PM
How India engages with the Taliban after their rout of Afghanistan could determine the region's fate. from BBC News - World https://if...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Colleges need extra £570m due to rise in students - think tank
Ellen
4:41 PM
The IFS says England's colleges and sixth forms need extra funds to keep pace with student numbers. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/...
BBC News - US & Canada
BBC News - US & Canada
How technology in the air battles fires on the ground
Ellen
3:13 PM
Planes equipped with infrared scanners are helping authorities take on historic wildfires in the US. from BBC News - US & Canada https...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Afghanistan: Mysterious Taliban spokesman finally shows his face
Ellen
3:07 PM
The spokesman has appeared in public for the first time. But is there more than one Zabihullah Mujahid? from BBC News - World https://ift....
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Afghanistan: What's the impact of Taliban's return on international order?
Ellen
3:07 PM
What is the diplomatic fallout and how allies and rivals are looking at the US following the Taliban takeover? from BBC News - World https...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
UK to welcome 20,000 Afghans amid Taliban takeover
Ellen
2:41 PM
Some 5,000 refugees will be eligible under a new scheme in the first year, on top of 5,000 Afghan staff. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt...
BBC News - US & Canada
BBC News - US & Canada
California man sues after being startled by dumpster-diving bear
Ellen
2:13 PM
A dumpster-diving bear allegedly "startled" the man and caused him to fall and hurt himself. from BBC News - US & Canada htt...
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BBC News - World
California man sues after being startled by dumpster-diving bear
Ellen
2:07 PM
A dumpster-diving bear allegedly "startled" the man and caused him to fall and hurt himself. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
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BBC News - World
Afghanistan: Female Kabul resident fears for future under Taliban
Ellen
2:07 PM
A woman shares her story of the day the Taliban arrived - and why she has lost all hope. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VV2aIt
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Afghanistan: 'I can't stop my tears for my Kabul family'
Ellen
1:42 PM
A Leeds family share their worries about relatives after the Afghan capital is claimed by the Taliban. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Three fined for Liverpool lockdown hotel party breach
Ellen
1:41 PM
More than 50 people were found at four separate parties at the hotel in Liverpool on 31 January. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/2XqYfmQ...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Black Lives Matter: PSNI asks that protest fines be refunded
Ellen
1:41 PM
Police say they will make the request over more than 70 fines issued in Belfast and Derry last year. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3iV...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Afghanistan: 'Was my role in Afghan War worth it?'
Ellen
12:07 PM
US military veterans say the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan was "tragic" but "inevitable". from BBC News - World http...
Monday, August 16, 2021
BBC News - US & Canada
BBC News - US & Canada
Afghanistan: Will it become haven for terror with the Taliban in power?
Ellen
5:13 PM
The Taliban are back, 20 years after being ousted for supporting terror groups. Will they do the same? from BBC News - US & Canada htt...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Images show decline of California's 'life source'
Ellen
5:07 PM
Justin Sullivan has been following California's second-largest reservoir's falling water levels. from BBC News - World https://ift...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Peter Karlsson: The painful verdict on Swedish ice hockey player's 1995 killing
Ellen
5:07 PM
Peter Karlsson was stabbed to death in the street. His killer said he was protecting himself - via the so-called 'gay panic' defence...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Just how hard is it to recycle a jumbo jet?
Ellen
5:07 PM
Thousands of aircraft were left on the tarmac due to Covid, and many will now be broken up for parts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
The Taliban storm across Afghanistan.
Ellen
5:07 PM
Taliban fighters have swept across Afghanistan taking control of towns and cities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gbeNWq
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Afghanistan: Will it become haven for terror with the Taliban in power?
Ellen
5:07 PM
The Taliban are back, 20 years after being ousted for supporting terror groups. Will they do the same? from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Covid testing is rip-off, says former regulator
Ellen
4:41 PM
Lord Tyrie, ex-boss of the competition watchdog, says it was slow to react to complaints about providers. from BBC News - UK https://ift.t...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
No need to swap data for drinks, says privacy body
Ellen
4:41 PM
Some pub ordering apps ask too many questions, but you can refuse, says the information watchdog. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3g9oV2...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Snooker star Allen defeats former partner Evans
Ellen
4:41 PM
Mark Allen defeats former partner Reanne Evans 3-2 after surviving a major scare in the British Open. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3y...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Covid: Summer schools help students make up for lost time
Ellen
4:41 PM
Most of the government's summer school funding in England is being used to help Year 6s make the move to Year 7. from BBC News - UK ht...
BBC News - US & Canada
BBC News - US & Canada
Why is the Taliban's Kabul victory being compared to the fall of Saigon?
Ellen
4:13 PM
Many have drawn parallels with America's withdrawal from Vietnam in 1975 - but is this fair? from BBC News - US & Canada https://i...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Why is the Taliban's Kabul victory being compared to the fall of Saigon?
Ellen
4:07 PM
Many have drawn parallels with America's withdrawal from Vietnam in 1975 - but is this fair? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AM4...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Afghanistan: UK has abandoned Afghan people, says senior MP
Ellen
4:07 PM
Tory MP Tom Tugendhat says the troop withdrawal is the biggest foreign policy disaster since Suez. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3A...
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BBC News - World
Biden defends US withdrawal from Afghanistan
Ellen
3:07 PM
"How many more American lives is it worth?" says the president at the White House. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yWCQ30 ...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Bezos sues Nasa over its deal with Elon Musk's SpaceX
Ellen
3:07 PM
Mr Bezos's Blue Origin says it was unfairly treated after being excluded from lunar landing contract. from BBC News - World https://if...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
US increases food stamp aid for poorer Americans
Ellen
3:07 PM
The increase of about $36 (£26) per person, per month, is the largest in the programme's history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Twitter's new design to get fix after headache complaints
Ellen
3:07 PM
Unveiled last week, the redesign involved high-contrast colours and a custom-designed font, Chirp. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3C...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Afghanistan: Taliban spokesman Suhail Shaheen calls the BBC - interview in full
Ellen
3:07 PM
A spokesman for the Taliban, Suhail Shaheen, called the BBC's Yalda Hakim, live on air. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VShDZe
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Afghanistan: Why is there a war?
Ellen
3:07 PM
As foreign forces pull out after 20 years of war, what did it achieve and what happens next? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZLtPvQ ...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Afghanistan: In pictures: Kabul - a day after Taliban takeover
Ellen
3:07 PM
Kabul - the Afghan capital - is quiet in some parts, but chaotic at the airport where thousands are trying to flee. from BBC News - World ...
BBC News - US & Canada
BBC News - US & Canada
Biden defends US withdrawal from Afghanistan
Ellen
2:13 PM
"How many more American lives is it worth?" says the president at the White House. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.t...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Gay and bisexual men give blood as Northern Ireland rules change
Ellen
1:42 PM
The Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service says the need for new donors has never been greater. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3xSt...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Afghanistan: UK and US must protect Afghan activists - Malala
Ellen
12:41 PM
The Nobel Peace Prize winner, who was shot by the Taliban, calls for countries to take in refugees. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3y2s...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Minute's silence for Plymouth shooting victims
Ellen
12:41 AM
Five people were killed in the shooting on Thursday before Jake Davison took his own life. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/37MTwOs
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Covid: Self-isolation changes and Scotland goes back to school
Ellen
12:41 AM
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Monday morning. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3siVAqT
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Covid-19: Daughter of Oxfordshire man urges caution
Ellen
12:41 AM
David Allum, 58, died after complications from Covid-19 despite receiving both vaccine doses. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3AKl5UP
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Afghanistan: US takes control of Kabul airport to evacuate staff from country
Ellen
12:07 AM
Hundreds of locals rush to flee from the Taliban as US forces secure the airport to evacuate staff. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
Sunday, August 15, 2021
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BBC News - World
Japan's economy bounced back ahead of the Olympics, data shows
Ellen
10:07 PM
Analysts have warned recovery will be modest this quarter after a state of emergency was re-imposed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Zambia election: Opposition candidate Hakainde Hichilema declared winner
Ellen
9:07 PM
Hakainde Hichilema wins a landslide victory over incumbent President Edgar Lungu. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g64Tpj
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Covid: Self-isolation ends for double-jabbed and under-18s
Ellen
8:41 PM
Rules change in England and Northern Ireland for contacts of people who test positive for Covid. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3g4hg50...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Plymouth shootings: Police asked to review gun licence process
Ellen
5:41 PM
Police in England and Wales to assess legitimacy of existing gun licences as a matter of urgency. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3iOkwD...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Social media fraud: The influencers promoting criminal scams
Ellen
5:41 PM
BBC Panorama investigates a new generation of fraudster that openly uses social media to promote crime. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Why is Israel demolishing homes in East Jerusalem?
Ellen
5:08 PM
Israel says the homes were built without planning permission and it is to try to keep East Jerusalem in order. from BBC News - World https...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
India's dancing cop becomes internet star
Ellen
5:08 PM
An Indian police officer has become a social media sensation because of his viral dance videos. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CTjN...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
There and back again: The epic adventures of China's wandering elephants
Ellen
5:08 PM
After a mammoth journey across the country the pack of pachyderms are finally heading home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AIudcG
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Would you let a robot lawyer defend you?
Ellen
5:08 PM
Why artificial intelligence is increasingly being used by the legal profession. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yPc6kF
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Afghanistan conflict: As Kabul falls, Biden backlash grows
Ellen
5:08 PM
Soldiers, statesmen and Afghan-Americans criticise the president - but how will the public react? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yK...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Nigeria's Kano state moves to ban mannequin heads on Islamic grounds
Ellen
5:08 PM
The Islamic police in Kano, Nigeria, say shop dummies with heads symbolise "idolatry" and are banned. from BBC News - World http...
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BBC News - World
The zero-power sewage plant inspired by cows
Ellen
5:08 PM
Fifty sustainable sewage treatment plants have been built that work in similar way to a cow's stomach. from BBC News - World https://i...
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BBC News - World
Afghanistan: People flee Kabul as Taliban overrun cities
Ellen
4:07 PM
Roads out of the Afghan capital have been choked with traffic as people try to escape a Taliban takeover. from BBC News - World https://if...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Tokyo 2020: Team GB given star-studded homecoming
Ellen
2:41 PM
Athletes attended a concert at London's SSE Arena, Wembley, to mark their return from Tokyo. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3D0x2rE...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Olympics and Paralympics: GB athletes to get more government funds in run-up to Paris Games in 2024
Ellen
1:41 PM
The government will increase its funding of Great Britain's Olympians and Paralympians by £23.4m annually to £77.4m a year to aid prepar...
BBC News - US & Canada
BBC News - US & Canada
Afghanistan conflict: As Kabul falls, Biden backlash grows
Ellen
1:13 PM
Soldiers, statesmen and Afghan-Americans criticise the president - but how will the public react? from BBC News - US & Canada https://...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Canada election: Trudeau calls snap summer campaign
Ellen
1:07 PM
As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau goes to the polls two years early, here's what you need to know. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Roger Federer will be out 'for many months' as he prepares for further knee surgery
Ellen
1:07 PM
Tennis great Roger Federer says he will be sidelined for "many months" as he prepares to have further knee surgery. from BBC New...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Will Taliban take country back to past, asks John Simpson
Ellen
1:07 PM
What sort of nation will Afghanistan be after 2021, asks the BBC's world affairs editor John Simpson. from BBC News - World https://if...
Saturday, August 14, 2021
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BBC News - World
Afghan conflict: Taliban control all key cities except Kabul
Ellen
9:07 PM
The militant group takes the eastern city of Jalalabad without a fight as it closes in on the capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
BBC News - US & Canada
BBC News - US & Canada
'This was a race and we lost': How US doctors really feel about Covid surge
Ellen
5:13 PM
Healthcare workers react to the growing rise of Covid patients in US hospitals despite vaccines. from BBC News - US & Canada https://i...
BBC News - US & Canada
BBC News - US & Canada
Who is TikTok’s masked vigilante?
Ellen
5:13 PM
Think you’re safe being an anonymous TikTok troll or cyber bully? Meet your worst nightmare. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.t...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Who is TikTok’s masked vigilante?
Ellen
5:08 PM
Think you’re safe being an anonymous TikTok troll or cyber bully? Meet your worst nightmare. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3suPljX ...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
'My night in notorious Nazi collaborator Quisling's cabin'
Ellen
5:07 PM
When Ben McPherson realised he could rent Vidkun Quisling's cabin, it struck him as weird. His Norwegian wife disagreed. from BBC News...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
'This was a race and we lost': How US doctors really feel about Covid surge
Ellen
5:07 PM
Healthcare workers react to the growing rise of Covid patients in US hospitals despite vaccines. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Xu8...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Ethiopia: What do we know about aid going into Tigray?
Ellen
5:07 PM
Who's preventing desperately needed aid supplies reaching Ethiopia's Tigray region? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AFxTvK
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Covid: 16 and 17-year-olds in England to be offered jab by 23 August
Ellen
4:41 PM
Those in England will be offered a jab or the chance to book one by 23 August, the government says. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3xPP...
BBC News - US & Canada
BBC News - US & Canada
'How I found out my dad was a best-selling sex writer'
Ellen
4:13 PM
Sara Faith Alterman was always close to her father. Then she learned he was concealing a secret. from BBC News - US & Canada https://i...
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BBC News - World
Polish law on property stolen by Nazis angers Israel
Ellen
4:07 PM
A new law will make it harder for people to recover property lost in World War Two. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xRAS2m
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Sri Lankan teenager builds solar-powered tuk-tuk from scraps
Ellen
4:07 PM
Piranawan, 15, from Sri Lanka spent eight months of his Covid lockdown making his eco-friendly vehicle. from BBC News - World https://ift....
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
'How I found out my dad was a best-selling sex writer'
Ellen
4:07 PM
Sara Faith Alterman was always close to her father. Then she learned he was concealing a secret. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37Lc...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Norwich 0-3 Liverpool: Mohamed Salah scores and assists two
Ellen
3:41 PM
Mohamed Salah scores one and provides two assists as Liverpool get their Premier League title bid off to a winning start with victory at new...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Who were the victims?
Ellen
3:41 PM
The gunman's mother, Maxine Davison, and three-year-old Sophie Martyn have been named among the dead. from BBC News - UK https://ift.t...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Plymouth shooting: Who can own a firearm or shotgun in the UK?
Ellen
3:41 PM
A shooting in Plymouth which left six people dead has put the focus on who can own a gun in the UK. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3xG8...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Shooting 'a truly shocking event' say police
Ellen
3:41 PM
Devon and Cornwall Police Chief Constable Shaun Sawyer explains how reports of the shootings came in. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3C...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Plymouth MP: Community 'trying to make sense' of shooting
Ellen
3:41 PM
MP Luke Pollard says the community is pulling together in the face of the "deeply grim" news. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Plymouth shooting: Inside the dark world of 'incels'
Ellen
3:41 PM
Who are the angry young men who describe themselves as "involuntarily celibate"? from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3sidWYT
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Plymouth shooting: Defence Secretary rules out terrorism
Ellen
3:41 PM
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said the shooting in Plymouth was ''a very sad and tragic event''. from BBC News - UK https:...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Plymouth shooting: Forensic investigators at the scene
Ellen
3:41 PM
Police cordoned off the area and said that the situation has been contained. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/2VJutcJ
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Zambia election: President claims vote was not free and fair
Ellen
2:07 PM
Early results show Edgar Lungu, who is seeking a second term, trailing rival Hakainde Hichilema. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iM1...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Cheers Drive: Name plea for Cardiff bus station road
Ellen
12:41 PM
Could the well-known south Wales phrase become a real road in praise of Cardiff's bus drivers? from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3iO7X...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Rahul Gandhi: Twitter restores Congress party member accounts
Ellen
12:07 PM
Rahul Gandhi and opposition allies had been suspended for sharing photos of a rape victim's parents. from BBC News - World https://ift...
Friday, August 13, 2021
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BBC News - UK
Shetland’s biggest gig – the day Pulp flew in to Lerwick
Ellen
9:41 PM
At the height of their fame, the Britpop icons travelled to Lerwick to play a show for just 1,400 fans. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Plymouth shooting: Police investigated over gunman's licence
Ellen
7:41 PM
Jake Davison's shotgun and permit were confiscated in December but returned in July, the police watchdog says. from BBC News - UK http...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Afghans living under Taliban lament loss of freedoms
Ellen
6:07 PM
Afghans in Taliban-controlled provinces describe life under its fundamentalist Islamist rule. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g43Whb...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Myanmar: The woman who jumped to her death while fleeing police
Ellen
6:07 PM
Wai Wai Myint was among five people who jumped out of a building while fleeing a police raid in Myanmar. from BBC News - World https://ift...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Viewpoint: Why Twitter got it wrong in Nigeria
Ellen
6:07 PM
Complex issues have been raised about policing speech and censoring unpopular voices. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jQzs3j
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Don't ignore cancer signs, says new NHS England boss
Ellen
5:41 PM
About 10% fewer people with cancer than normal have been seen over the past year, figures show. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3g4G64L ...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Afghanistan: Journalist Anisa Shaheed refuses to give in to Taliban
Ellen
5:07 PM
Anisa Shaheed fears women's freedoms will be curbed again if the Taliban come to power. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iJVF3H
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Climate change: Does Germany produce double the UK's carbon emissions?
Ellen
5:07 PM
MP John Redwood claims that, on carbon emissions, Germany "puts out twice as much as we do". Is he right? from BBC News - World ...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Covid vaccine: Parents upset at jabs wait for high-risk children
Ellen
4:41 PM
Some families are struggling to get vaccines for vulnerable teens, nearly a month after they became eligible. from BBC News - UK https://i...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Skateboarding 'makes me feel like I'm flying', says four-year-old
Ellen
4:41 PM
Autumn California Bailey, 4, has 120,000 Instagram followers thanks to her skating videos. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/2VWEwLi
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Nottingham Forest: A celebration of a 'wide, diverse range of fans'
Ellen
4:41 PM
Nottingham Forest fans pose for portraits to help others feel welcome at matches. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/2VTrEFY
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BBC News - US & Canada
Afghanistan: Diplomats hasten exit as Taliban near Kabul
Ellen
4:14 PM
US troops arrive to help with evacuation efforts as militants seize a city an hour's drive from Kabul. from BBC News - US & Canada...
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BBC News - World
Afghanistan: Diplomats hasten exit as Taliban near Kabul
Ellen
4:07 PM
US troops arrive to help with evacuation efforts as militants seize a city an hour's drive from Kabul. from BBC News - World https://i...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Gatwick in talks with lenders amid Covid losses
Ellen
3:41 PM
The airport says Covid restrictions and a collapse in customer demand pushed it to a loss. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3CLxCJx
BBC News - US & Canada
BBC News - US & Canada
Climate change: July world's hottest month ever - US agency
Ellen
3:13 PM
US scientists say July's land and ocean temperature was 0.93C (1.68F) above the 20th Century average. from BBC News - US & Canada ...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Cost of NHS Covid tests for UK arrivals reduced
Ellen
2:41 PM
Sajid Javid reduces the cost of NHS travel tests ahead of a review into the pricing of all test providers. from BBC News - UK https://ift....
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Olympic gold medallist Lauren Price gets a phone box to match
Ellen
2:41 PM
The Olympic gold medallist was over the moon with the accolade dubbing it "brilliant". from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3jNIGgC...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Brentford 2-0 Arsenal: Bees earn fully deserved win over Gunners
Ellen
2:41 PM
Brentford mark their Premier League debut with a deserved win over Arsenal at a jubilant Brentford Community Stadium. from BBC News - UK h...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Covid-19: Bradford hairdresser found guilty of lockdown breaches
Ellen
2:41 PM
Sinead Quinn racked up £17,000 in fines after repeatedly breaking lockdown restrictions, court hears. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3s...
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BBC News - World
Afghan war: Kabul's young women plead for help as Taliban advance
Ellen
2:07 PM
They feel abandoned by the democratic world they thought they were part of, writes Yalda Hakim. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jLFZ...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Bilsdale transmitter fire: TV and radio disruption could last up to 14 days
Ellen
1:41 PM
Mast operator Arqiva says work to put up temporary transmitters will take between seven and 14 days. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/37H...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Covid-19: Three-quarters of UK adults fully jabbed and relief at record A-level results
Ellen
1:41 PM
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday evening. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3xCfWMw
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
BBC condemns Russia's decision to not renew correspondent's visa
Ellen
12:41 PM
The decision to not renew Sarah Rainsford's visa is an "assault on media freedom", the corporation says. from BBC News - UK ...
Thursday, August 12, 2021
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BBC News - World
Kiwi Chow: The filmmaker who took Hong Kong's protests to Cannes
Ellen
6:07 PM
Kiwi Chow's film about the 2019 protests was screened in Cannes - and it has a controversial title. from BBC News - World https://ift....
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Photographer, farmer and plasterer job ads rise
Ellen
5:41 PM
The last three weeks have seen the highest numbers of new job postings since mid-May, research shows. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3C...
BBC News - US & Canada
BBC News - US & Canada
Can Americans pull the plug on petrol-powered cars?
Ellen
5:13 PM
Joe Biden wants half of all cars sold in the US to be zero emission by 2030 - but getting there won't be easy. from BBC News - US ...
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BBC News - World
Afghanistan: Desperation as thousands flee the Taliban
Ellen
5:07 PM
Yogita Limaye reports from a camp in Kabul where thousands who have been displaced by violence seek refuge. from BBC News - World https://...
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BBC News - World
Afghanistan: How the Taliban gained ground so quickly
Ellen
5:07 PM
The situation looks bleak for the Afghan government, but there may still be a chance of a stalemate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
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BBC News - World
The murderous crime wave sweeping Israel's Arabs
Ellen
5:07 PM
Many killings often go unsolved, with blame being put on the police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VQMPb7
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BBC News - World
Africa's week in pictures: 6-12 August 2021
Ellen
5:07 PM
A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CJo95y
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BBC News - World
365 dates: Indian serial dater Sunder Ramu still looking to meet his target
Ellen
5:07 PM
Tamil actor Sunder Ramu's dates are not all romantic ones - and his aim is not just to find love. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
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BBC News - World
The fiendish new trick cyber-criminals are using to evade capture
Ellen
5:07 PM
Bitcoin researchers discover a new darknet tool criminals are using to help launder their digital money. from BBC News - World https://ift...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Virtual reality: 'There's no max, there's no limit!'
Ellen
5:07 PM
"There's no max, there's no limit" to virtual reality, so is it the future of live music? from BBC News - World https://...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Satanic forums visited by a killer uncovered
Ellen
4:41 PM
The BBC uncovers evidence about Satanic forums visited by killer Danyal Hussein. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/2VITe8X
BBC News - US & Canada
BBC News - US & Canada
Britney Spears' father steps down as conservator
Ellen
4:13 PM
The star had requested Jamie Spears be removed after accusing him of "conservatorship abuse". from BBC News - US & Canada ht...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Bridgend: Murder probe launched as boy, 2, dies
Ellen
3:41 PM
A 31-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3sg4UMe
BBC News - US & Canada
BBC News - US & Canada
US census: Hispanic and Asian-American driving US population growth
Ellen
3:13 PM
Newly released data from the 2020 survey indicates slow population growth and a more multiracial US. from BBC News - US & Canada https...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
US census: Hispanic and Asian-American driving US population growth
Ellen
3:07 PM
Newly released data from the 2020 survey indicates slow population growth and a more multiracial US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
TV newsreader Victoria Derbyshire overcomes on-air shoe struggle
Ellen
2:41 PM
The BBC News channel presenter was seen quietly cursing as she struggled to put on her high heels. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3jRG7...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Wagner: Gaddafi's son faces arrest over Russian mercenaries
Ellen
2:07 PM
A warrant is issued against Saif al-Islam Gaddafi after a BBC investigation into mercenaries in Libya. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Multiple fatalities in Plymouth shooting - police
Ellen
1:41 PM
Police in Plymouth confirm a "number of fatalities" in a "serious firearms incident" in the Keyham district from BBC N...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Life in a town taken by the Taliban in Afghanistan
Ellen
1:07 PM
BBC correspondent Secunder Kermani reports from a town in Afghanistan recently taken by the Taliban from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Afghanistan: UK troops sent to get Britons out as Taliban advances
Ellen
12:41 PM
Around 600 troops will be deployed on a short-term basis after the Taliban seized several cities. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3g0zkx...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Emergency services respond to incident in Keyham in Plymouth
Ellen
12:41 PM
Police, multiple ambulances and air ambulances were called to Keyham this evening. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3lVau5q
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
'Slugs and mould' in quarantine hotels as prices rise
Ellen
12:41 PM
Dirty rooms, bad food and unsafe conditions can be found in some of the UK’s quarantine hotels. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3sc3vWG ...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Northern Turkey hit by severe flash flooding
Ellen
12:07 PM
Seventeen people have reportedly died, with more than 1,400 people evacuated from the areas affected. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Afghanistan war: Veterans reflect on troops leaving country
Ellen
5:41 PM
The two veterans have opposing views on whether the conflict has had a positive effect. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3lVC02H
BBC News - US & Canada
BBC News - US & Canada
How North American cities are bracing for more heatwaves
Ellen
5:15 PM
Local governments are getting creative when it comes to tackling frequent and extreme heat. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Tokyo 2020: Meet Tokyo's youngest Olympic champion
Ellen
5:09 PM
After the sport's debut in the Olympics, athletes say people are seeing it in a whole new light. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Cryptocurrency heist hacker returns $260m in funds
Ellen
5:09 PM
The hacker behind the $600m Poly Network cryptocurrency heist has posted a Q&A on the blockchain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
How North American cities are bracing for more heatwaves
Ellen
5:09 PM
Local governments are getting creative when it comes to tackling frequent and extreme heat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Xp0B5X
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
The shopkeeper saving his island from wildfires
Ellen
5:09 PM
Spyros isn't a firefighter, but when his home was threatened with wildfires, he decided to take action. from BBC News - World https://...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Afghanistan war: Do the Taliban want to conquer or compromise?
Ellen
5:09 PM
The BBC speaks to two high profile figures in its chain of command who have very different messages. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
GCSES 2021: Higher results expected after exams axed
Ellen
4:41 PM
Pupils are finding out their GCSE results, as a second year of bumper grades is predicted. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3xCtU0X
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
The Papers: 'Spy sold secrets' and 'no way back for Andrew'
Ellen
4:41 PM
Thursday's papers report fears that a spy at the British embassy in Berlin sold data to Russia. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3s7b...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Shell pays $111m over 1970s oil spill in Nigeria
Ellen
4:07 PM
The payment marks the end of a long-running legal battle over a spill during the 1967-70 Biafran War. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Covid in Scotland: Hospitals under more pressure than ever, say medics
Ellen
3:41 PM
Staff at Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth Hospital tell BBC Scotland demand is unlike anything they have seen before. from BBC News - UK http...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
GCSEs: Exams 'definitely' have place in Wales' future
Ellen
3:41 PM
The head of the qualifications watchdog says pupils would be "let down" if they were scrapped. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Bilsdale transmitter fire: TV and radio services largely restored
Ellen
2:42 PM
After a blackout of more than 24 hours, BBC TV channels for most homes are restored. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/2VM1uV0
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
University of Leeds students offered £10k and free housing to defer
Ellen
2:42 PM
Some courses in the university's schools of law and business are oversubscribed. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3AzopSS
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Chingford stabbing: Two boys held after man killed in street
Ellen
2:42 PM
The 14-year-olds are in custody following the death of James Markham in east London on Monday. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3Awpyug
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Weight Watchers shares dive as people put diets on hold
Ellen
2:42 PM
Shares in the Oprah Winfrey-backed company drop 25% as subscriber numbers fall after lockdown. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/2VM0EYm
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Love Island: Faye and Teddy's row sparks record 25,000 Ofcom complaints
Ellen
2:42 PM
Faye and Teddy's Casa Amor row sparks the highest number of Ofcom complaints in the show's history. from BBC News - UK https://ift...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Helicopter finds missing girl asleep in field in Devon
Ellen
2:42 PM
The disappearance of the girl prompted a large-scale police search. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3xDk8vC
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Henley Royal Regatta dress code allows women to wear trousers
Ellen
2:42 PM
Henley Royal Regatta changes its rules for the Steward's Enclosure for the first time in decades. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3j...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Gurkha veterans on hunger strike outside Downing Street
Ellen
2:42 PM
Gurkha veterans say they will starve themselves to death if they do not get pensions equal to British soldiers. from BBC News - UK https:/...
BBC News - US & Canada
BBC News - US & Canada
Jeopardy! quiz show selects two permanent hosts
Ellen
2:13 PM
TV producer Mike Richards and Big Bang Theory actress Mayim Bialik will share presenting duties. from BBC News - US & Canada https://i...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Polish parliament passes controversial media bill
Ellen
2:07 PM
Opponents say the plans are an attempt to silence a TV channel critical of the government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CE7GzA
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Italy may have registered Europe's hottest temperature on record
Ellen
1:08 PM
If the registered reading is verified, it will be hottest temperature ever recorded in Europe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37wQTj...
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Rangers crash out of Champions League
Ellen
10:41 PM
"Fear and panic" cost Rangers as they crashed out of the Champions League after losing to 10-man Malmo at a full Ibrox, says manag...
BBC News - US & Canada
BBC News - US & Canada
Michael Spavor: Canadian jailed for 11 years in China on spying charges
Ellen
9:13 PM
Michael Spavor's sentencing is the latest development in a diplomatic spat between the two countries. from BBC News - US & Canada ...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Michael Spavor: Canadian jailed for 11 years in China on spying charges
Ellen
9:08 PM
Michael Spavor's sentencing is the latest development in a diplomatic spat between the two countries. from BBC News - World https://if...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Kathy Hochul: Who is New York's first female governor?
Ellen
9:08 PM
The history-making Democrat will take the role after Andrew Cuomo resigned over harassment claims. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j...
BBC News - US & Canada
BBC News - US & Canada
Prince Andrew can't ignore courts - accuser's lawyer
Ellen
8:13 PM
Virginia Giuffre's lawyer says litigation is the only way to establish the Duke of York's evidence. from BBC News - US & Canad...
BBC News - US & Canada
BBC News - US & Canada
Kathy Hochul: Who is New York's first female governor?
Ellen
8:13 PM
The history-making Democrat will take the role after Andrew Cuomo resigned over harassment claims. from BBC News - US & Canada https:/...
BBC News - US & Canada
BBC News - US & Canada
Fenty Beauty: How make-up helped Rihanna become a billionaire
Ellen
6:13 PM
Rihanna makes more money from her make-up than from her music and acting work. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/3Cuzfeu
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Fenty Beauty: How make-up helped Rihanna become a billionaire
Ellen
6:07 PM
Rihanna makes more money from her make-up than from her music and acting work. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Cuzfeu
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Zambia election: Young voters may hold the cards
Ellen
6:07 PM
Zambia will vote on Thursday amid growing concern about high unemployment and inflation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3s7GpAG
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Prince Andrew can't ignore courts, says Virginia Giuffre's lawyer
Ellen
5:41 PM
Virginia Giuffre's lawyer says litigation is the only way to establish the Duke of York's evidence. from BBC News - UK https://ift...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Wildfires: How are they linked to climate change?
Ellen
5:07 PM
A series of major wildfires across the world has hit the headlines - how do they compare to previous years? from BBC News - World https://...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
The illegal gold mines killing rivers and livelihoods in Ghana
Ellen
5:07 PM
Sixty percent of Ghana's water bodies are now polluted, largely due to illegal mining operations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...
BBC News - US & Canada
BBC News - US & Canada
'Hurt' Andrew Cuomo addresses daughters as he quits
Ellen
4:13 PM
The New York governor steps down amid allegations he sexually harassed multiple women. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/3fRq...
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Afghanistan war: Biden says he does not regret troop withdrawal
Ellen
4:07 PM
The US president says Afghan leaders need to fight for their nation, as more cities fall to the Taliban. from BBC News - World https://ift...
BBC News - UK
BBC News - UK
Bilsdale transmitter fire: TV and radio disrupted in 1m homes
Ellen
3:41 PM
More than a million people across North Yorkshire and parts of the North East were affected. from BBC News - UK https://ift.tt/3CEBZG8
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Wagner: Scale of Russian mercenary mission in Libya exposed
Ellen
3:07 PM
A Samsung tablet obtained by the BBC unveils chilling details of how mercenaries fought in Libya’s war. from BBC News - World https://ift....
BBC News - World
BBC News - World
Facebook removes anti-vax influencer campaign
Ellen
3:07 PM
Facebook has removed hundreds of accounts linked to a anti-vaccine campaign operated from Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jH...