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'I beat my addiction, but alcoholism killed my son' https://ift.tt/O0ZrSNP Fred Parry has called for better access to recovery services in Scotland after his son died aged 32.

Elections 2022: Can Labour win back trust in West Bromwich? https://ift.tt/O0ZrSNP After a year of political turmoil, will voters in Sandwell head to the polling booths?

Elections 2022: How are local councils tackling climate change? https://ift.tt/O0ZrSNP Local elections are taking place next week, and councils' plans for the environment are under the spotlight.

The tiny Hertfordshire primary school too small to survive https://ift.tt/O0ZrSNP While the government pledges support, school leaders warn the future of small schools is uncertain.

Paul Rusesabagina: Hotel Rwanda hero's family files $400m US lawsuit https://ift.tt/O0ZrSNP Paul Rusesabagina's family accuse the Rwandan government of abduction and torture.

Ros Atkins on… China’s zero-Covid lockdowns https://ift.tt/O0ZrSNP Ros Atkins looks at why the Chinese government remains committed to its policy of eliminating all outbreaks of coronavirus.

Asylum in Denmark: Is the country guilty of double standards? https://ift.tt/O0ZrSNP While Ukrainians are being welcomed in their thousands, the government is trying to reduce the number of non-European refugees.

The Papers: 'End Commons debauchery' and Tory female MP pledge https://ift.tt/O0ZrSNP The fallout from an MP's resignation over watching pornography in Parliament dominates the Sunday papers.

Katie Taylor v Amanda Serrano: Charting the remarkable story of the rise of women's boxing https://ift.tt/O0ZrSNP Women's boxing was banned in England for 116 years. This weekend, Katie Taylor will headline at Madison Square Garden. This is the story of the sport's rise - and one woman who made all the difference.

'Rise in Muslim families' seeking Ramadan food help https://ift.tt/Q1a5zUv Some Muslims have been struggling to afford food to break their fasts amid the soaring cost of living.

James Corden: How his viral success divided the internet https://ift.tt/Q1a5zUv The host is credited with reinventing late night US TV but also courted controversy - so what's next?

The impact of miscarriage on families around the world https://ift.tt/Q1a5zUv The grief is universal, but the care women receive during pregnancy loss can depend on where they live.

Chancellor breaks pledge on energy bills https://ift.tt/Q1a5zUv Rishi Sunak said a £150 council tax rebate would be paid "in April" but guidance now says "from April".

Met PC who went on Nigerian Big Brother gets written warning https://ift.tt/Q1a5zUv Khafilat Kareem, a Met Police officer, went on the Nigerian version of the TV show without permission.

Same-sex Church in Wales marriage hope within 5 years https://ift.tt/Q1a5zUv Andrew John says he hopes to be a radical Archbishop of Wales but not a politician.

The Papers: Tory MP 'refuses to quit' and Becker 'to serve time' https://ift.tt/Q1a5zUv A Tory MP's suspension over pornography claims and tennis star Boris Becker's jail sentence lead the papers.

Dexter Jackson: How it feels to be pardoned by the US president https://ift.tt/Q1a5zUv Dexter Jackson knew he had "a one in a million chance" of being pardoned - but "never lost faith".

CBN's Operation Blessing Helps Siblings Fleeing War in Ukraine to find Comfort in Poland https://ift.tt/ljwhCd5 The brutal fighting in Ukraine has led to a flood of refugees in the last two months. One sister, who takes care of her younger brother, decided they could no longer stay in their home, and they fled to Poland where CBN's Operation Blessing was there to help them.

The children surviving Ukraine’s war without their parents https://ift.tt/ljwhCd5 Eleven-year-old Angelina is one of many children who were forced to flee hundreds of miles from their homes on Ukraine's front line.

The Papers: 'Brit killed in Ukraine' and 'Disorder! Disorder!' https://ift.tt/ljwhCd5 The death of an ex-British solider in Ukraine and new claims of harassment in Westminster lead the papers.

Ukraine round-up: UN visit and a Russian roubles row https://ift.tt/ljwhCd5 Blasts hit Kyiv while the UN chief is in the city, and there's a dispute over who is buying gas from Russia.

Nigeria's Kaduna train attack: New photos bring relief and pain https://ift.tt/5f4i1KD Pictures show 62 people allegedly being held captive after an attack on a high-speed rail link.

How This Orphan's Promise Farm Project Inside Ukraine Is Providing Life-Saving Resources for Refugees https://ift.tt/5f4i1KD As Ukrainians flee their homes to get away from the warfare, CBN's Orphan's Promise is providing them with food from a unique farming project.

Nigeria's illegal oil refineries: Dirty, dangerous, lucrative https://ift.tt/KnzU0im A look into the murky business of the stolen oil, days after a deadly refining accident.

Unqualified Botox, filler and laser 'doctors' revealed in Egypt https://ift.tt/Xrq1fhU A BBC News investigation has exposed serious flaws in the Egyptian beauty industry that are endangering lives and leaving women scarred for life.

Match for Peace tour: 'I have friends in Ukraine with guns now' https://ift.tt/iGcdSPB Ukrainian players from Dynamo Kyiv and Borussia Dortmund speak about being away from loved ones.

War in Ukraine: Statue of Russian and Ukrainian friendship destroyed https://ift.tt/Dm0WTGZ A statue which once represented friendship between Ukraine and Russia has been brought down in Kyiv.

Four ways Elon Musk might change Twitter https://ift.tt/Dm0WTGZ After the billionaire struck a deal to buy the site, speculation has begun over what the future holds.

Melissa Lucio: First Texas execution of Hispanic woman stayed https://ift.tt/Dm0WTGZ Melissa Lucio's execution was postponed amid new evidence after campaigning from celebrities like Kim Kardashian.

Colombia reports 52 activists killed already this year https://ift.tt/Dm0WTGZ Most victims are targeted as they clash with the interests of criminal gangs, authorities say.

Ukraine war: Putin tells UN chief he hopes for 'positive result' in Ukraine talks https://ift.tt/Dm0WTGZ UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres is in Moscow for mediation talks with the Russian president.

Will Taiwan's banks stay stuck in a '1980s' time warp? https://ift.tt/egoE2OB How the pandemic may have jolted an old-fashioned banking industry to make changes.

Liverpool's run of results 'insane', Jurgen Klopp says after win over Everton https://ift.tt/oCGRaqt Liverpool's recent run of positive results is "insane", boss Jurgen Klopp says after they make it 14 Premier League games unbeaten with victory over Everton.

Government to introduce independent football regulator in England after backing fan-led review https://ift.tt/oCGRaqt The government says it will establish an independent regulator in football after endorsing recommendations made in a fan-led review.

MOTD2 analysis: Why Liverpool & Jurgen Klopp can rely on Divock Origi https://ift.tt/oCGRaqt Match of the Day 2’s Mark Chapman, Micah Richards and Jermaine Jenas praise Liverpool's substitutes in their 2-0 Merseyside Derby win against Everton, particularly Divock Origi.

Odesa missile attack: 'My world was destroyed by a Russian missile' https://ift.tt/oCGRaqt Yuriy Glodan's wife, mother-in-law, and baby were killed in a strike on their apartment block in Odesa.

Macron defeats Le Pen and vows to unite divided France https://ift.tt/oCGRaqt He triumphs over his far-right rival and becomes the first president to win re-election in 20 years.

French vote as Macron aims to beat far-right Le Pen https://ift.tt/zLGkwS8 After a divisive campaign, Marine Le Pen faces an uphill battle to defeat sitting President Macron.

Colombia election: How TikTok is defining the presidential race https://ift.tt/zLGkwS8 The social media platform has become a battleground as candidates reach out to young voters.

Puducherry prison uses dance therapy to rehabilitate inmates https://ift.tt/zLGkwS8 A prison in India's Puducherry is using dance therapy to help convicts deal with stress.

Kinder Scout mass trespass 'was a victory for ordinary people' https://ift.tt/zLGkwS8 BBC News remembers the uprising on the uplands and asks what the next steps are for access rights.

World Snooker Championship 2022: Defending champion Selby knocked out by Yan Bingtao https://ift.tt/zLGkwS8 Defending champion Mark Selby is knocked out of the World Championship by Yan Bingtao after a match featuring the longest frame in Crucible history.

Newspaper headlines: Tanks for Ukraine, and new Partygate fines https://ift.tt/tqFkMBb Boris Johnson suggesting sending tanks to Poland features on several of Saturday's front pages.

French election: Macron and Le Pen trade taunts as campaigning ends https://ift.tt/tqFkMBb Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen make bitter attacks on each other ahead of Sunday's election.

Juan Orlando Hernández: Honduran ex-leader extradited to US https://ift.tt/HdjmTLq Former President Juan Orlando Hernández is accused of involvement in a drug trafficking ring.

Ros Atkins On… The PM and the Ministerial Code https://ift.tt/HdjmTLq Boris Johnson will be investigated by a Commons committee over claims he misled Parliament.

When This Dying Man Cried Out to Jesus, He Got Delivered from HIV and So Much More: 'Same-Sex Attraction Left Me' https://ift.tt/HdjmTLq When Mark Nelson coded on an Easter weekend more than a decade ago, his whole life flashed before him. He heard blood-curdling screams and felt kicks and punches, and then something happened that's nothing short of a miracle.

Covid: Woman caught virus twice within record 20 days https://ift.tt/KYGLC5f Spanish researchers say it's the shortest-known gap between two coronavirus infections.

Tesla profits soar as customers pay more https://ift.tt/KYGLC5f Elon Musk's Tesla has raised prices for its electric cars as it faces higher costs.

KGF 2, RRR, Pushpa: The southern Indian films winning on Bollywood's turf https://ift.tt/KYGLC5f The recent theatrical success of movies like KGF 2 and RRR has revived a debate on the "pan-Indian" film.

Shanghai lockdown: Whole communities relocated in anti-Covid drive https://ift.tt/KYGLC5f One community faces relocation to quarantine facilities more than 100 miles (160km) away.

The young rebels fighting for democracy https://ift.tt/KYGLC5f The BBC gained rare access to Myanmar's jungle training camps where protesters are turned into soldiers.

The young rebels fighting for democracy https://ift.tt/KYGLC5f The BBC gained rare access to Myanmar's jungle training camps where protesters are turned into soldiers.

US spring snow storm leaves 300,000 in the dark https://ift.tt/jYGKOCP A bout of winter weather in the US north-east has brought outages and over a foot of snow.

Emmanuel Macron: From political outsider to president https://ift.tt/jYGKOCP Emmanuel Macron was dismissed as an outsider five years ago. Now, he faces a new challenge: his own record.

French election: Far-right Le Pen's long quest for power in France https://ift.tt/jYGKOCP Marine Le Pen has taken France's National Rally to within touching distance of the presidency.

Shark Tank: India TV show proves entrepreneurship isn't just for rich https://ift.tt/jYGKOCP The business show featured 67 ideas on which investors spent more than 400m rupees.

The Papers: 'PM without shame' and 'MPs told to block inquiry' https://ift.tt/jYGKOCP Many papers lead with Boris Johnson's apology to MPs over being fined for breaking lockdown rules.

CBN's First Lady, Dede Robertson at Home with the Lord https://ift.tt/jYGKOCP Mrs. Adelia "Dede" Robertson, beloved wife of M.G. "Pat" Robertson, founder of The Christian Broadcasting Network, died on April 19th, at her home in Virginia Beach, VA. She was 94.  

'Rare condition gives me TV static in my vision' https://ift.tt/jYGKOCP A 19-year-old from South Lanarkshire has a little known condition which constantly affects her vision.

Rail ticket sale launched as travel costs criticised https://ift.tt/zGUwjFR The move was announced to boost numbers on trains, which have not yet returned to pre-pandemic levels.

US judge throws out Biden mask mandate for planes and trains https://ift.tt/zGUwjFR A federal judge in Florida, appointed by Donald Trump, says the CDC exceeded its authority.

No 10 network targeted with spyware, says group https://ift.tt/zGUwjFR Researchers say they warned UK officials about being targeted, but the software's makers deny the claims.

The Papers: 'Foreign spies hack No 10' and 'Ronaldo's grief' https://ift.tt/zGUwjFR Suspected spyware targeting Downing Street and the death of Cristiano Ronaldo's son lead the papers.

Michael W. Smith Releases 'Cry for Hope' Single for Victims of the War in Ukraine https://ift.tt/zGUwjFR Christian singer and songwriter Michael W. Smith says he felt compelled to do something about the tragic events that have taken place in Ukraine for nearly two months. 

White House hosts first Easter egg roll since pandemic https://ift.tt/zGUwjFR The Easter egg roll made its return to the White House's South Lawn on a rainy Monday.

Captagon: Jordan's undeclared war against Syria drug traffickers https://ift.tt/loTLRf5 Soldiers have a shoot-to-kill policy to stop millions of Captagon pills being smuggled from Syria.

Sri Lanka healthcare on verge of collapse in economic crisis https://ift.tt/loTLRf5 Doctors warn of catastrophe in Sri Lanka where medical supplies are running out in the financial crisis.

Mariupol ‘doesn’t exist anymore’, says Ukraine’s FM Dmytro Kuleba https://ift.tt/loTLRf5 Dmytro Kuleba told CBS’s Face the Nation Russian troops have “decided to raze the city to the ground".

Piers Morgan says exit from ITV's Good Morning Britain was 'a farce' https://ift.tt/loTLRf5 The host is to return to screens after saying he was "censored" when he left Good Morning Britain.

Covid: Thousands of vaccinators get permanent NHS roles https://ift.tt/loTLRf5 The 11,483 people who have taken permanent NHS England jobs include former gym managers and air crew.

Ukraine war: Germany's conundrum over its ties with Russia https://ift.tt/loTLRf5 Berlin now has some hard decisions to make following years of dialogue and co-operation with Moscow.

Why has Russia invaded Ukraine and what does Putin want? https://ift.tt/loTLRf5 Weeks after Russia's leader unleashed war on Ukraine, there is no sign yet of when it will end.

Newspaper headlines: MPs attack Welby 'rant' and PM 'led boozy party' https://ift.tt/loTLRf5 The papers cover the backlash to the archbishop's criticism of the UK's asylum plan and more No 10 party claims.

Angella Okutoyi: Kenya's rising tennis star https://ift.tt/IjeS2mZ After playing in the Australian Open, could Kenyan Angella Okutoyi emulate her hero Serena Williams?

Johnson to visit India in bid to boost defence ties https://ift.tt/IjeS2mZ The prime minister will meet his Indian counterpart after previous visits were postponed due to Covid.

Chernihiv is silent, after having been under constant attack from Russian forces https://ift.tt/EDSvnrX The Ukrainian city of Chernihiv was under constant attack until suddenly Russian forces withdrew.

Sanctioned Russian oligarchs linked to £800m worth of UK property https://ift.tt/EDSvnrX A dozen sanctioned Russians are linked to an estimated £800m worth of property in the UK, BBC analysis reveals.

Ukraine war: Minesweeping dog helps clear Chernihiv of Russian explosives https://ift.tt/EDSvnrX Patron, a Jack Russell, has so far helped to remove hundreds of explosive devices.

'My cancerous tumour was as big as a kettle bell' https://ift.tt/EDSvnrX Stephanie Coles found a strange lump growing in her stomach area.

Newspaper headlines: Rwanda plan 'will fail' and 'SAS train Kyiv forces' https://ift.tt/EDSvnrX The papers cover a plan to send migrants overseas and claims of UK special forces training troops in Ukraine.

Ukraine round-up: Russia sends warning to US https://ift.tt/EDSvnrX Russia attacks Kyiv factory and warns of consequences if US keeps arming Ukraine.

Depp and Heard marriage ended in 'mutual abuse', says therapist https://ift.tt/tyxmH5P A psychotherapist tells the court of a volatile dynamic between the couple during therapy sessions.

Russian Military's Damaged Black Sea Flagship Sinks https://ift.tt/tyxmH5P The flagship of Russia's Black Sea fleet, a guided-missile cruiser that became a potent target of Ukrainian defiance in the opening days of the war, sank Thursday after it was heavily damaged in the latest setback for Moscow's invasion.

UK to sign deal to send asylum seekers to Rwanda for processing https://ift.tt/2YxDHWN The government's plan, set to be announced on Thursday, is criticised as "cruel" by a refugee charity.

Durban floods: 'I got no house, I got nothing' https://ift.tt/2YxDHWN Volunteers in Durban are searching for trapped locals after the worst floods the coast has seen in decades.

Covid: Restrictions on Wales' businesses to end https://ift.tt/2YxDHWN An obligation for firms to take Covid precautions ends on Monday, the Welsh government announces.

Biden accuses Russia of 'genocide' in Ukraine https://ift.tt/hxviwJH US President Joe Biden accuses Russia's Vladimir Putin of genocide in Ukraine.

UK officials investigate 74 child hepatitis cases https://ift.tt/hxviwJH One potential cause could be adenoviruses, but health experts are also looking at links to Covid-19.

Ukraine conflict: 'Russian soldiers raped me and killed my husband' https://ift.tt/xy2vXPZ The BBC has uncovered first-hand evidence of Russian soldiers raping and killing civilians in a village west of Kyiv.

Ukraine war: Desperate mother writes details on toddler's back https://ift.tt/xy2vXPZ Sasha Makoviy wrote her daughter's name on her skin in case her family were killed fleeing Kyiv.

Brittney Griner: White House tight-lipped on missing WNBA star https://ift.tt/xy2vXPZ Phoenix Mercury centre Brittney Griner has reportedly been detained in Russia since February.

Britney Spears says she is pregnant after conservatorship ends https://ift.tt/xy2vXPZ The singer, 40, also says she has previously suffered perinatal depression.

Marina Ovsyannikova: German outlet hires Russian protester https://ift.tt/xy2vXPZ Marina Ovsyannikova staged an anti-war protest on a live broadcast of Russian state TV last month.

Ex-Muslim Shares Jesus After Muslims Take Over Times Square and 1,500-Year-Old Turkish Church for Ramadan Prayer https://ift.tt/xy2vXPZ Muslims around the world began their month-long time of fasting and prayer called Ramadan last week. During the past two years, because of the COVID pandemic, many corporate prayer and community Iftar gatherings – meals ending the daily fast – were canceled.

France election: This time it won’t be a walkover for Macron https://ift.tt/f9wF72j Emmanuel Macron will face a run-off against Marine Le Pen, in what is far from a done deal.

Falklands War: 'The UK is still usurping our land' https://ift.tt/f9wF72j Argentina's president has said he will keep fighting for control of the islands, also known as the Malvinas.

France election: This time it won’t be a walkover for Macron https://ift.tt/f9wF72j Emmanuel Macron will face a run-off against Marine Le Pen, in what is far from a done deal.

French elections: Macron and Le Pen to fight for presidency https://ift.tt/f9wF72j Emmanuel Macron wins the first round but the run-off against Marine Le Pen is set to be far closer.

French elections: Macron and Le Pen to fight for presidency https://ift.tt/f9wF72j Emmanuel Macron wins the first round but the run-off against Marine Le Pen is set to be far closer.

Masters: Magnificent Rory McIlroy holes from bunker on 18th for 64 https://ift.tt/f9wF72j Rory McIlroy chips out of the sand and watches his ball disappear into the middle of the hole, before chucking his sand wedge into the bunker as he celebrates wildly

Saniya Mistri: The hijab-wearing teen rapper breaking stereotypes https://ift.tt/2BcEOM1 Saniya Mistri's powerful rap songs call out the glaring inequalities in her city, Mumbai.

Your pictures on the theme of 'hidden' https://ift.tt/2BcEOM1 A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.

Saniya Mistri: The hijab-wearing teen rapper breaking stereotypes https://ift.tt/2BcEOM1 Saniya Mistri's powerful rap songs call out the glaring inequalities in her city, Mumbai.

This plug socket tells you if your energy is green https://ift.tt/2BcEOM1 A power socket that helps you save electricity and tells you if it's from renewable sources.

Ronaldo: Manchester United forward apologises after phone footage emerges https://ift.tt/2BcEOM1 Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo apologises after video emerges appearing to show him breaking a fan's phone after his side's defeat at Everton on Saturday.

Inside London's only pointe shoes factory https://ift.tt/fHe1bcI The craft of making pointe shoes for ballet dancers has recently been put on the heritage craft red list.

The Papers: Sunak's bid to 'save' career and 'horror' at station https://ift.tt/fHe1bcI Many papers lead with news the chancellor's wife will pay UK taxes amid a row over her nom-dom status.

'I want my film to show that queer South Asians are thriving' https://ift.tt/5xJTOYC Queer Parivaar explores love, sexuality and gender identity among South Asian families.

Rabid fox bites nine people on US Capitol Hill https://ift.tt/5xJTOYC The female fox was euthanised and her three kits were also put down due to possible exposure.

Ukraine's dream of a Eurovision win https://ift.tt/3sWq49u Kalush Orchestra are the bookies’ favourites to win the competition in Turin next month.

The hunt for superyachts of sanctioned Russian oligarchs https://ift.tt/3sWq49u Wealthy Russians sanctioned by the US, EU and UK are having to find places they can keep their assets safe.

Namit Malhotra: The Indian who won a VFX Oscar for Dune https://ift.tt/2Gyez0d Namit Malhotra started his company from a garage in Mumbai. Now it's winning Academy Awards.

The Papers: Zelensky's impassioned UN speech and Putin's 'Dud's Army' https://ift.tt/2Gyez0d Some papers lead on President Zelensky's UN speech while others focus on children caught up in the war.

Ukraine war: Rescuing vulnerable children from the front line https://ift.tt/FdrT5zB A BBC crew follows an ambulance team as medics evacuate 12 children from the city of Sumy.

Timed Teaser: Who won the Grammy Awards record of the year? https://ift.tt/FdrT5zB Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go!

Does it matter if we know where our food comes from? https://ift.tt/FdrT5zB Increasingly sophisticated tech tells us more than ever about our food's journey from farm to fork.

The Kenyan cafe that helps fight discrimination against deaf people https://ift.tt/FdrT5zB Most waiters at one Kenyan café are deaf, so customers use sign language, mimes or gestures.