Foraging in the forest as a way to make ends meet

More people are foraging from the land as a way to make ends meet, says an experienced forager.

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Danny Masterson: Jury fails to reach a verdict in rape case against That 70s Show actor

A jury fails to reach a verdict in a case against Danny Masterson, accused of raping three women.

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Love Actually director Richard Curtis uncomfortable with movie's lack of diversity

The director admits he feels "a bit stupid" about the festive rom-com movie's lack of diversity.

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Ambulance staff in England vote for strike action

Half of the regional teams in favour of walkout, but staff at 200 other NHS services reject strikes.

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Kanye West to pay Kim Kardashian $200,000 per month in child support as divorce settled

The rapper will pay $200,000 a month, while both parents will have custody of the children.

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Newcastle: Father's ashes thrown out in flat clearance blunder

Warren Dodds came back from holiday to find his flat had been emptied and all his belongings gone.

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Pakistan v England: Touring squad affected by virus before first Rawalpindi Test

About eight England players and six support staff are advised to rest at the team hotel a day before the opening Test against Pakistan starts in Rawalpindi.

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Royal Mail: When are the postal strikes ahead of Christmas?

About 115,000 postal workers are taking part in the dispute with Royal Mail.

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The Fans Screamed for Qatar. Their Passion Hid a Secret.

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Parliament Hill Lido sees one hypothermia case a day

Parliament Hill Lido has urged visitors to have shorter swims now that temperatures have dropped.

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Ebola in Uganda: The people spreading misinformation online

Some Ugandans have been attacking the government's efforts, even denying the Ebola virus's existence.

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Elon Musk Takes On Apple’s Power, Setting Up a Clash

By Kate Conger and Tripp Mickle from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/DvZq8f0
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Crypto Lender BlockFi Files for Bankruptcy as FTX Fallout Spreads

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The Christmas puppy sales funding organised crime gangs

The market for illegally-traded puppies is now worth £13m, according to the Crown Office.

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Grant Shapps denies Tory split over onshore wind farms

Around 30 Tory MPs are backing an attempt to overturn the ban on new onshore wind in England.

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China Covid: BBC journalist detained by police during protests

Ed Lawrence was beaten and arrested by Shanghai police while covering anti-government rallies.

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How many Covid cases does China have and what are its rules?

Covid-19 is flaring up in China, despite it having some of the toughest lockdown rules in the world.

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Covid: Blood thinner ineffective for patients, trial finds

A possible treatment for Covid "puts patients at risk for no clear benefit", a drug trial finds.

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Cost of living: Struggling single dad flooded with offers of help

The BBC returned to give Samuel some good news.

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Trailblazer Doddie Weir's MND legacy 'will live on'

Doddie Weir's friends and family say the former rugby hero's charity work will continue after his death.

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China Covid: Shocking protests are huge challenge for China's leaders

China's rulers appear to have drastically underestimated growing discontent at Xi Jinping's zero-Covid policy.

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Cost of living: The breakfast club easing the strain

Residents in a housing estate in County Antrim are accessing low-cost hot meals run by a local group.

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Protests Erupt in Shanghai and Other Chinese Cities Over Covid Controls

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via IFTTT Protests Erupt in Shanghai and Other Chinese Cities Over Covid Controls A chanting crowd called for China’s leader, Xi Jinping, to step down, a rare act of defiance reflecting growing anger after nearly three years of lockdowns. World New York Times November 25, 2022 at 06:00PM

Head of the Royal Navy defends handling of rape allegations

Adm Sir Ben Key says independent investigations into complaints would "lead to less good outcomes".

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Why Is My Eyelid Twitching?

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via IFTTT Why Is My Eyelid Twitching? And how do I get it to stop? Well New York Times December 27, 2021 at 06:00PM

Nottingham fire death family were planning new life in USA

The man whose wife and children died after a flat fire says they were set to join him in the US.

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Midnight discharge at Colchester Hospital unacceptable - family

An 81-year-old woman is sent home at night due to a lack of hospital beds, her family says.

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Cruise passenger rescued after 15 hours in the sea

Rescuers say it was a miracle he was saved after disappearing from a ship in the Gulf of Mexico.

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China Xinjiang: Urumqi rocked by Covid lockdown protests after deadly fire

Urumqi residents confronted officials amid claims Covid restrictions stopped people escaping a blaze.

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Avian flu: Birds in Wales to be kept indoors from 2 December

From 2 December birds will be kept indoors, as Welsh government announce new measures to tackle disease.

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Ashford bacteria outbreak: Second pupil shows 'positive signs'

Another child, believed to be six years old, died after the bacteria outbreak at a Surrey school.

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Black Friday: Cost of living crisis may hit sales rush

Retailers are unsure of how the economic downturn will hit spending in shops across the UK.

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How much do you know about nurses' pay? Try our quiz.

The BBC's Laura Foster tests your knowledge with five questions on nurses' pay.

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David Walliams' future as Britain's Got Talent judge 'up in the air'

Britain's Got Talent producers say no decision has yet been made on David Walliams' role as a judge.

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How to Know if You Have a Genetic Risk for Alzheimer’s

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Scott Morrison: Report savages former Australian PM over secret roles

Justice Virginia Bell said the appointments had "little if any connection to the pandemic".

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Emma Corrin: Oscar categories should be gender neutral

The star says the best actor and actress categories should be merged into a single gender-free one.

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Climate change: Environmental groups need more diversity

Activists say they are becoming concerned about the lack of representation in the UK climate industry.

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Bury: The town where football fans are shaping politics

The game's future is a political battleground in Bury, where a club’s demise has divided fans.

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Cost of energy bill support to increase as price cap rises

The cost to the government of subsidising bills is to rise - but households will not be affected.

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China Covid: Record number of cases as virus surges nationwide

Cases are increasing across the country with the virus now present in 31 different provinces.

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Calais migrants: French rescuers failed to help sinking boat

Desperate calls made to French rescuers suggest they told drowning migrants to call the UK for help.

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Multiple People Are Fatally Shot at a Walmart in Virginia

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Jerusalem explosions: One killed and 14 wounded in twin bus stop blasts

Israeli police say the separate blasts at busy bus stops were suspected Palestinian attacks.

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Indonesia earthquake: Rescuers battle aftershocks as survivor search continues

At least 268 people, many of them children, are reported dead on Java island, with many still missing.

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Multiple People Are Fatally Shot at a Walmart in Virginia

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New Home Office staff handling hard asylum cases, say insiders

Several insiders tell BBC Two's Newsnight inexperienced and low-paid staff are handling applications.

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Qatar has taken 'real steps' for safety of gay fans, says foreign secretary

The foreign secretary tells the BBC he's made it clear to Qatar how seriously the UK takes LGBT rights.

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Cost of living: Eco-friendly options that could save money

Young people are repairing their broken things to help their finances - but it also helps the planet.

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Scientists Don’t Agree on What Causes Obesity, but They Know What Doesn’t

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Unboxed Festival: Do audience numbers justify £120m cost?

The arts festival says 18m people across the UK have enjoyed Unboxed's programme of events.

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Powerful Earthquake Kills at Least 162 in Indonesia; Toll Expected to Mount

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'Bondi Beast' serial rapist identified after almost 40 years

Police believe the Sydney man attacked 31 women, including a teenager, in the 1980s and 1990s.

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Gujarat stray cattle: India man jailed for letting cows roam streets

A court in Gujarat state convicted the man for letting cattle stray and endangering people’s lives.

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People warned not to use 'cowboy' foam insulation firms

Homeowners should check carefully that companies are reputable before hiring them, says Nationwide.

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Nasa's Artemis spacecraft set to reach the Moon

Nasa's Orion capsule sets itself up to sweep past the Moon before entering into a larger orbit.

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Sydney school students injured after science experiment goes wrong

Initial reports suggest the experiment involved sodium bicarbonate and methylated spirits.

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Disney Brings Back Robert Iger After Ousting Chapek as C.E.O.

By Brooks Barnes from NYT Business https://ift.tt/sqYBGM1
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Jason David Frank, Who Starred in ‘Power Rangers’ Franchise, Dies at 49

By Vimal Patel from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/Bq0hNnv
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Ukraine war: Hope returns to Kherson after Russian forces leave

Kherson starts its long healing process - though Russian forces are only a few miles away.

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Met Police passes file on cash-for-honours allegations to prosecutors

It has been alleged a donor to one of the King's charities was offered help securing a knighthood.

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Turkey Kurdish raids: Operation Claw-Sword targets militant bases

Operation Claw-Sword targeted sites in Syria and Iraq a week after a deadly bombing in Istanbul.

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Health Secretary Steve Barclay defends delay to social care cap

The health secretary says the delay is a "difficult decision" but will allow more funding for social care.

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Cambridge: Three arrested after 'targeted' teenager stab death

Three teenagers are arrested after a 17-year-old dies in a "targeted attack" in Cambridge.

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Labour would abolish the House of Lords

The House would be replaced with a "new, reformed upper chamber", the BBC is told.

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Will you be allowed to watch the World Cup at work?

Bosses have to decide whether to get behind the controversial World Cup.

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Theranos scandal: Who is Elizabeth Holmes and why was she on trial?

"She just seemed absolutely confident of her own brilliance," a Stanford professor remembers of the former student.

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Search resumes for woman 'swept away' by river

The woman is reported to have fallen into the water at Monymusk during an Amber weather warning on Friday.

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Leave if you can to save energy - Ukraine power boss

Reducing electricity use is crucial, head of Ukraine's biggest private energy firm tells the BBC.

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Fifa boss accuses West of hypocrisy in World Cup speech

Fifa president Gianni Infantino accuses the West of "hypocrisy" in its reporting about Qatar's human rights record on the eve of the World Cup.

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Ukraine war: Almost half Ukraine's energy system disabled, PM says

As temperatures drop below freezing, Russian missiles have crippled Ukraine's energy system.

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Taylor Swift tour: Excruciating to watch Ticketmaster ticket chaos, says pop star

The US pop star was told Ticketmaster could handle demand, despite the chaos this week.

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Georgia State Agency Investigating Jail Beating Caught on Camera

By Christine Chung from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/p7LtkJ8
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Strabane: Three arrested after attempted murder of NI police

The men were all arrested on Friday night after detectives searched homes in County Tyrone.

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When Brian Cox and Brian Cox collide on BBC Breakfast

Both men say they have had encounters where people assume they are 'the other' Brian Cox

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Qatar Bans Beer Sales at World Cup Stadiums

By Tariq Panja from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/r92oteP
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Piccadilly Circus: New screen to make landmark bolder and brighter

A development company plans to erect a giant screen to show news, travel and advertisements.

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What is the minimum wage and how much is it?

The minimum wage for over-23s is going up 9.7% in April of next year.

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Black-naped pheasant-pigeon sighted in PNG for first time in 140 years

Scientists say capturing footage of the black-naped pheasant-pigeon was "a moment you dream about".

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Mohammed bin Salman: Saudi leader given US immunity over Khashoggi killing

US officials said Mohammed bin Salman has immunity for a lawsuit due to his role as prime minister.

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Katie Kenyon murder: Man who said axe death was accident jailed

Andrew Burfield, who had claimed he accidentally killed Katie Kenyon, is jailed for her murder.

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Ukraine war: Bodies found amid reports of Russian atrocities in Kherson

The BBC speaks to people held by Russians in Kherson, amid reports of atrocities in the liberated city.

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Council tax: What is it and how much do you pay?

The government is considering increasing the amount by which council tax can go up in England.

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'Harry Dunn had to be household name for justice,' says mother

The mother of the teenager says justice in the courts marks the end of their three-year campaign.

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Scott Mills raising thousands in treadmill challenge

The Radio 2 DJ is completing a 24-hour treadmill challenge to raise money for BBC Children In Need.

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A quick guide to the Autumn Statement

The chancellor and his shiny red briefcase - what's it all about?

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Why did Russia invade Ukraine and has Putin's war failed?

Almost nine months after Putin unleashed war on Ukraine, Russian forces have suffered repeated setbacks.

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Cost of living: Musicians could be priced out of careers, charity says

Young artists face a choice between following their passion and paying the bills, a charity says.

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Leprosy: Ancient disease able to regenerate organs

Bacteria that cause leprosy are shown to safely grow and regenerate the liver, in animal experiments.

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Baby elephant interrupts Kenyan TV report

Watch as Kenyan journalist Alvin Kaunda's reporting is interrupted by an inquisitive trunk.

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Nasa: Artemis Moon rocket to make third launch attempt

The American space agency is trying once again to get its giant new Moon rocket off Earth.

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Novak Djokovic visa ban overturned ahead of Australian Open

The Serbian tennis star was deported from the country in January in a row over his vaccine status.

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Man admits killing parents in Gloucestershire homes

William Warrington admits the manslaughter of Clive Warrington, 67, and Valerie Warrington, 73.

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China zero Covid: Violent protests in Guangzhou put curbs under strain

Anger boils over in the industrial city of Guangzhou, exposing cracks in Xi Jinping's signature policy.

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Cost of living: Electric heaters may pose fire risks despite savings

The popularity of portable heaters to warm a single room has increased as energy bills have soared.

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Katie Hobbs, Who Defied Trump in Arizona, Tops Kari Lake for Governor

By Jazmine Ulloa from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/opAStEa
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UK unemployment rate rises slightly to 3.6%

The percentage of people out of work remains near a 50-year-low, official figures show.

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Qatar 2022: 'World Cup controversies take some excitement away' - Gabby Logan

BBC presenter Gabby Logan says the background to Qatar hosting the World Cup and the controversies surrounding the regime there make her feel uncomfortable about the whole occasion.

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UK music festivals: 'Drug checking could have saved Georgia'

The mum of an 18-year-old backs new findings which suggests on-site drug testing makes events safer.

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Alaa Abdel Fattah: Family say jailed British-Egyptian activist is alive

Alaa Abdel Fattah tells his family in a letter from prison that he has resumed drinking water.

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Istiklal Street: Istanbul's beating heart reels from deadly blast

Locals are returning to Istiklal Street, the busy thoroughfare where six were killed on Sunday.

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Retailer Joules nears collapse risking 1,600 jobs

The UK clothing and homeware brand is set for administration after failing to raise extra investment.

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Primark finally goes online with click-and-collect

The budget retailer, which lost £1bn during the pandemic, launches a trial across north-west England.

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King Charles celebrates his 74th birthday, his first as monarch

No public engagements are planned and King Charles is expected to mark the milestone privately.

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Jeremy Hunt: Everyone will have to pay more tax

The chancellor also tells the BBC he wants to make sure any recession is as short and shallow as possible.

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The fall of the FTX ‘King of Crypto’ Sam Bankman-Fried

How a crypto empire built on video game battles and beanbags came crashing down.

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Lancashire Police officer charged with attempted murder

A woman is in a stable condition in hospital after being injured in a Manchester hotel, police say.

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Man ends 20-year Llandegley airport sign prank that cost £25k

Nicolas Whitehead has decided to remove the sign for the fictitious airport with a large fanbase.

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Voters Reject Election Deniers Running to Take Over Elections

By Nick Corasaniti from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/XU8OKNf
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M6 drivers outside Walsall face month-long overnight closures

The northbound carriageway will be closed from junction seven for Great Barr on weekdays.

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Rugby World Cup: England fans react after a losing a thrilling final

The tense thriller left fans on the edge of their seats as "it really came down to the wire."

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Autumn Statement: BBC experts on six ways the plan could affect you

BBC correspondents share what could come up in the economic plan and what it could mean for you.

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Man discovers bud had been lodged in his ear for five years

Wallace Lee says he feared he was going deaf before the small white object was finally removed.

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Mimi Parker, Moody Alt-Rock Vocalist, Is Dead at 55

By Alex Williams from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/TXJ1hOd
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Joni Mitchell says her music upset male artists in the 1970s

The star says she did not get the recognition she deserved in the 1970s due to music industry sexism.

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Public sector strikes could stop police fighting crime, Met chief says

Public sector strikes could further increase the non-policing workload on officers, Sir Mark Rowley warns.

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Sean Patrick Maloney on His Loss, the Media and A.O.C.

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via IFTTT Sean Patrick Maloney on His Loss, the Media and A.O.C. Mr. Maloney said that he and other New York Democrats were unable to overcome suburban fears of crime. He also had some harsh words for Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. New York New York Times November 9, 2022 at 06:00PM

Celtic ruler's 2,000-year-old ring kept in cupboard for 28 years

The "jaw-dropping" ring, originally unearthed in a field in 1994, could now fetch up to £30,000.

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Ricky Hatton: Boxing legend on reaching rock bottom, incredible weight transformation and ring return

Former world champion Ricky Hatton talks about his return to the ring on Saturday and his incredible weight transformation in just eight months.

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Just Stop Oil: M25 protests to be halted

The environmental group says it will not hold any more protests "for the foreseeable future".

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Rugby World Cup final: All you need to know

Who, when, where - everything you need to know about Saturday's Rugby World Cup final between New Zealand and England.

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‘How Did This Man Think He Had the Right to Adopt This Baby?’

By Rozina Ali from NYT Magazine https://ift.tt/zNU3Cpd
via IFTTT ‘How Did This Man Think He Had the Right to Adopt This Baby?’ Army Rangers killed her parents. A Marine is raising her in America. But her Afghan family says she was taken under false pretenses. Magazine New York Times November 9, 2022 at 06:00PM

T20 World Cup: Organisers tweak final's rules to allow more playing time amid poor forecast

Organisers change the playing regulations for Sunday's Men's T20 World Cup final in Melbourne to allow more time in case of rain stoppages.

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Female Royal Navy sailor 'was raped on ship'

Former servicewoman tells BBC she is angry women in the Navy say they are still experiencing abuse.

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T20 World Cup - India v England semi-final: Jos Buttler hits six as England seal huge win

England seal a remarkable 10-wicket victory over India in the T20 World Cup semi-final, with captain Jos Buttler hitting the winning runs with a six.

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Leam Richardson: Wigan Athletic sack manager after poor run of form

Wigan Athletic sack manager Leam Richardson after losing six of their past seven Championship games.

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Just Stop Oil: Arrests made as M25 disrupted for fourth day

Just Stop Oil activists continue protests on the M25, causing partial road closures.

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Nathan Jones: Southampton appoint Luton boss as new manager

Southampton confirm the appointment of Nathan Jones as their new manager following the sacking of Ralph Hasenhuttl.

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Four states voted to reject slavery, but not Louisiana. Here's why

The measure failed after its sponsor withdrew support, saying that it could actually encourage slavery.

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Ukraine war: US estimates 200,000 military casualties on all sides

Gen Mark Milley, the head of the US military, also says around 40,000 civilians have died in the war.

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Beth Mead: England forward named BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2022

England and Arsenal forward Beth Mead is voted BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2022.

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US midterm elections: A quick guide to what you need to know

Get up to speed with everything you need to know this election season.

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US midterms: How the parties are doing in maps and charts

Analysis of key races, issues and exit poll findings in the US midterm elections.

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Stormont election: NI secretary set to extend deadline

The law currently requires an assembly election to happen in Northern Ireland by mid-January.

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US midterm elections: The key governor races to watch

These candidates have enormous power, as many aspects of American life are decided at the state level.

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Nurses' strike: Why young NHS workers are voting 'yes'

Staff who've been in the NHS for a short time say they have seen enough to know change is needed.

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Iran International: TV channel says Iran threatened UK-based journalists

Two Iran International staff have been warned of a risk to their lives, a law enforcement source says.

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Supreme Court: India shock as men sentenced to death for rape freed

The Supreme Court cleared three men of gang rape and murder in a case that made headlines in 2012.

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I'd rather go to the dentist than have a haircut

Two Edinburgh hairdressers are taking steps to try and help people who dread going to a salon.

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South Korea's Moon Jae-in to give up dogs gifted by Kim Jong-un

South Korea's ex-leader plans to return the dogs to the state, citing opposition from his successor.

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Meta Is Said to Plan Significant Job Cuts This Week

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Tanzania Precision Air crash: 'I tried to save pilots but was knocked unconscious'

A fisherman describes how he tried to break the cockpit window but ended up being knocked unconscious.

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Manston was at risk of becoming an unofficial detention centre, minister says

Grant Shapps says there were concerns people were being illegally detained when he was briefly home secretary.

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Duran Duran star Andy Taylor has stage four cancer

"There is no cure," the guitarist tells fans as the band join the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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Just Stop Oil: Parts of M25 closed after activists stage protest

A significant operation is under way by the Met Police to stop climate change protesters, the force said.

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Fireworks thrown at crews tackling bonfire blazes

Crews were targeted and vehicles were damaged on one of the busiest nights for 999 crews.

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Glastonbury Festival ticket sale hit by technical issue

Festival organisers apologised for the problem and announced a ticket resale in spring 2023.

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Tanzanian Precision Air plane crashes into Lake Victoria

The plane was carrying 43 people, 26 of whom have been rescued and sent to hospital, an official says.

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New York fire: Moment woman rescued by firefighters with a rope

A woman is pulled from an apartment block in New York after a blaze left at least 38 people injured.

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It Looks Like a Shell, but an Octopus and 40,000 Eggs Live Inside

By Sofia Quaglia from NYT Science https://ift.tt/5XhV3q7
via IFTTT It Looks Like a Shell, but an Octopus and 40,000 Eggs Live Inside Scientists are studying how the argonaut octopus evolved the ability to produce a floating shell-like structure to care for its offspring. Science New York Times November 4, 2022 at 06:00PM

Nancy Pelosi Says Her Husband’s Recovery Will Be a ‘Long Haul’

By Aishvarya Kavi from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/VzqXost
via IFTTT Nancy Pelosi Says Her Husband’s Recovery Will Be a ‘Long Haul’ In her first publicly broadcast comments since her husband was injured by a hammer-wielding attacker, Ms. Pelosi said that “we have to be optimistic.” U.S. New York Times November 3, 2022 at 06:00PM

T20 World Cup: England reach semi-finals with nervy win over Sri Lanka

England survive a scare to reach the semi-finals of the Men's T20 World Cup with a nerve-jangling four-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in Sydney.

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Could this be the world's smallest pony?

Pumuckel, from Germany, is only 50 centimetres tall and weighs just 35 kilos.

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Kyrie Irving: Nike suspend sponsorship deal with Brooklyn Nets player

Nike suspends its relationship with Brooklyn Nets player Kyrie Irving after he promoted a documentary which contained anti-Semitic material.

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The Crown: Seven takeaways from the latest series of Netflix's royal drama

Elizabeth Debicki is perfect as Diana, and John Major's portrayal is a revelation, says Katie Razzall.

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Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill to accuse DUP of punishing the public

The Sinn Féin deputy leader will be speaking at the party's ard fheis later.

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Watch: Parrot steals reporter's earphone live on air

The Chilean journalist was reporting on robberies in the area seconds before he became a victim.

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Workers at Heathrow to strike in World Cup run-up

A union says 700 workers at the UK's biggest airport will walk out for three days from 18 November.

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Kyra King: Parents charged over dog attack baby death

Kyra King's parents are due to appear in court after the three month old was mauled to death.

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Ancient yew in abbey ruins named tree of the year

The Waverley Abbey yew beat trees from Midlothian and Derbyshire for this year's title.

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Stormont: No NI Assembly election to be held in December

NI Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris says no election will take place ahead of the festive season.

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Cost of living: 'My children have no idea we're here to keep warm'

Libraries are providing support and warmth as people struggle with the cost of living crisis.

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Channel crossings: Albanian migrants recruited to the UK by gangs

The gangs help people to cross the Channel, with some recruiting migrants into the UK drugs trade.

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Imran Khan: Shock and condemnation over attack on Pakistan ex-PM

Mr Khan's party has called for nationwide protests after Friday prayers following the shooting.

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Bounty bars removed from Celebrations tubs in trial

Mars Wrigley will remove the bars from its chocolate tubs after finding 40% of people hate the treat.

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TikTok says staff in China can access UK and EU user data

The Chinese social media giant said the policy is "based on a demonstrated need to do their job".

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Life tough for millions of households, says Sainsbury's boss

The supermarket reports a fall in profits and says shoppers are "watching every penny and every pound".

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Flooding causes travel disruption across London

Heavy rain in the capital overnight has led to flooded roads and some rail closures.

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‘This Is Our March 2020’: Children’s Hospitals Are Overwhelmed by R.S.V.

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Cost of living: Families on balancing rising costs and children's exercise

BBC Sport visits the Mansfield School of Boxing to hear about the choices some are making due to rising living costs.

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Census: Number of foreign-born people in England and Wales reaches 10 million

The 2021 census counted 10 million people living in England and Wales who were born outside the UK.

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Tropical Storm Martin to Become a Hurricane on Wednesday

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Rishi Sunak is now going to COP27 climate summit

Downing Street had argued the prime minister was too busy preparing for the budget.

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Screams and warnings in Halloween crush emergency calls

The calls made to Korean police moments before a fatal crush reveal how the horrifying incident unfolded.

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Cost of living: Man takes on four jobs to keep his business afloat

Lee Murthwaite is seeing a 400% increase in energy bills at the recording studio he owns.

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Royal Mail postal workers to strike on Black Friday

Around 115,000 Royal Mail workers plan to walk out on four days in dispute over pay, a union says.

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Taylor Swift makes history as she takes over the entire US top 10

She is the first artist to claim all 10 of the top spots on the US Hot 100 chart.

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Italy's right-wing government to criminalise raves

An unlicensed rave is shut down in Modena and hours later a new law proposes jail for organisers.

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Riot police called as youths rampage in Dundee

Drivers were forced to turn back as fires were lit and fireworks were hurled in the city's Kirkton area.

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S4C: Birthplace of SuperTed and Fireman Sam turns 40

S4C's alumni includes a host of well-known faces such as Alex Jones, Rhys Ifans and Ioan Gruffudd.

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Cost of Living: Your money-saving tips for Christmas

With vanishingly few paydays until Christmas, readers tell us how they're cutting down on festive spending.

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