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The Papers: 'Drunken' Tory whip quits and No 10 'plans VAT cut' https://ift.tt/XNYfmTn Government whip Chris Pincher's resignation and a possible tax cut make Friday's front pages.

A Nato summit in Madrid for hawks https://ift.tt/XNYfmTn The BBC's Frank Gardner speaks to Nato leaders during the first summit since Russia invaded Ukraine.

A field of cows set me off on a new career path https://ift.tt/M4SoyRL Abby-Leigh Doig studied forensic psychology - but realised that she wanted to become a farmer.

Lone Surviving Terrorist from Paris Bataclan Massacre of 130 People Gets Life Without Parole https://ift.tt/M4SoyRL The lone survivor of a team of Islamic State extremists was convicted Wednesday of murder and other charges and sentenced to life in prison without parole for the 2015 bombings and shootings across Paris that killed 130 people in the deadliest peacetime attacks in French history.

Survivor makes tearful statement after R. Kelly sentencing https://ift.tt/M4SoyRL Lizzette Martinez tells reporters outside the New York court she is grateful for the 30-year sentence.

Heathrow Airport announces more flight cancellations https://ift.tt/M4SoyRL The cancellations are because more passengers are expected at the airport than it can cope with.

2022 IRF Summit Returns to D.C. to Advocate for Religious Freedom Around the World https://ift.tt/I1zw8mq In the last two weeks, the Supreme Court has handed down two major victories for religious liberty.

Nato veto lifted and more false claims - today's Ukraine round-up https://ift.tt/I1zw8mq Finland and Sweden to join the alliance as footage shows civilians running for their lives.

Harry Gration: Looking back on a life in front of the camera https://ift.tt/wo5O3xD We look back over the career and life of BBC Look North's Harry Gration

Wales basic income: Pilot will give care leavers £19,000 a year https://ift.tt/wo5O3xD More than 500 people leaving care in Wales will be offered £1,600 a month for two years.

Will electric motorbike sales take-off across Asia? https://ift.tt/mlAwF48 Soaring petrol prices could speed up the transition to electric much faster than expected.

Why the world needs to do more to protect its oceans https://ift.tt/mlAwF48 A treaty to protect the world’s oceans is being discussed this week – what is at stake?

Ukraine war: What Severodonetsk's fall means for the conflict https://ift.tt/mlAwF48 Russian troops must still cross the Siversky Donets river to capture all of the Luhansk region.

Roe v Wade: The world reacts to US abortion ruling https://ift.tt/dhZBv7O Our correspondents in Italy, El Salvador, India, Ireland and Canada explain the impact in countries across the globe.

Boris Johnson 'actively thinking about' third term as PM https://ift.tt/dhZBv7O The PM says he will lead his party into the next election and beyond, despite criticism of his leadership.

Russia promises Belarus Iskander-M nuclear-capable missiles https://ift.tt/dhZBv7O The Iskander-M systems can carry both conventional and nuclear warheads, with a range of up to 500 km.

The Papers: 'Crackdown on unions' and PM plans for third term https://ift.tt/dhZBv7O The papers lead with strike action warnings and Tory MPs slam Boris Johnson's "delusional" behaviour.

Roe v Wade: Protesters tear-gassed outside Arizona State Capitol https://ift.tt/dhZBv7O A video uploaded to social media shows police shooting tear gas into crowds of protesters.

Russia promises Belarus Iskander-M nuclear-capable missiles https://ift.tt/dhZBv7O The Iskander-M systems can carry both conventional and nuclear warheads, with a range of up to 500 km.

G7 face battle for unity as cost of Ukraine war mounts https://ift.tt/dhZBv7O The Russian war against Ukraine will inevitably dominate the summit of G7 nations in Bavaria.

Roe v Wade: Elation and despair outside US Supreme Court https://ift.tt/4RHrzEM Women across the US have sharply different reactions to the decision to overturn Roe v Wade.

First reactions to US Supreme Court abortion ruling https://ift.tt/4RHrzEM Protesters reacted strongly as news of the Supreme Court's decision spread to crowds outside.

Congress passes first gun control bill in decades https://ift.tt/4RHrzEM The landmark bipartisan bill now heads to President Joe Biden's desk to be signed into law.

US immigration: 'They'd rather die than return to Nicaragua' https://ift.tt/Nq1yukA A record number of Nicaraguans are heading to the US as conditions worsen at home.

Afghanistan earthquake: No food, no shelter and fears of cholera https://ift.tt/Nq1yukA Secunder Kermani reports from Paktika, Afghanistan, where one survivor says he lost 20 relatives.

Anita Alvarez: Coach saves US swimmer who fainted during competition https://ift.tt/Nq1yukA Artistic swimmer Anita Alvarez was rescued from the bottom of the pool at the world championships.

Anita Alvarez: Coach saves US swimmer who fainted during competition https://ift.tt/Nq1yukA Artistic swimmer Anita Alvarez was rescued from the bottom of the pool at the world championships.

Brics summit: Members push for global clout amid Ukraine war https://ift.tt/YTiBCeU Leaders from India, Russia, China, Brazil and South Africa meet amid major shifts in geopolitics.

As audiences return to Glastonbury and other festivals, will they cope? https://ift.tt/YTiBCeU After two years of cancellations, music fans could experience a mixture of relief and anxiety.

Ukraine war: High school students pose in prom dresses among ruins https://ift.tt/YTiBCeU Photographer Stanislav Senyk organised a photo shoot of students in the bombed city of Chernihiv.

Newspaper headlines: Polio alert and Sunak defends pension rise https://ift.tt/YTiBCeU The papers lead with the discovery of polio in the UK and the chancellor defending pension rises.

Twitter tests 'notes' feature with 2,500 word limit https://ift.tt/YTiBCeU The trial will let some users share "notes" beyond the normal 280-character limit for tweets.

Rupert Murdoch and Jerry Hall reportedly to divorce https://ift.tt/YTiBCeU After six years of marriage, the media tycoon and model will divorce, US media reports.

Bill Cosby assaulted teen at Playboy Mansion, jury finds https://ift.tt/4NRs2gQ Cosby must pay Judy Huth $500,000 (£407,000) in damages after abusing her in 1975, the jury finds.

Ankur Warikoo, Rachana Ranade: The YouTubers Indians turn to for financial advice https://ift.tt/4NRs2gQ Finance YouTubers are riding high as millions turn to them for advice and brands seek collaborations.

Shaye Moss: 'I don't want anyone knowing my name' https://ift.tt/4NRs2gQ An ex-election worker tells the Capitol riot hearing she lives in fear after being targeted by Trump supporters.

Plan to reverse European Court Rwanda rulings https://ift.tt/FuRpQ2t Ministers could ignore the European Court of Human Rights asylum-seekers injunction, under proposals.

Hong Kong: Iconic floating Jumbo restaurant sinks https://ift.tt/FuRpQ2t The Jumbo restaurant capsized in the South China Sea days after it was towed out of the harbour.

Hong Kong: Iconic floating Jumbo restaurant sinks https://ift.tt/NHmfcPl The Jumbo restaurant capsized in the South China Sea days after it was towed out of the harbour.

In photos: Throwback to life on Indian streets https://ift.tt/NHmfcPl A selection of street pictures in India by some of the country's most acclaimed photographers.

Ukraine war: Band members reunite after fleeing invasion https://ift.tt/NHmfcPl The four members used to speak mostly Russian but now say they cannot use the language of their oppressors.

Global inflation: Five ways US rate rise will affect you https://ift.tt/NHmfcPl The impact of higher interest rates in the US will cascade through the global economy.

Bulldozers: How a machine has become a vehicle of injustice in India https://ift.tt/NHmfcPl Critics say India's ruling government is using bulldozers to intimidate the minority Muslim community.

Newspaper headlines: 'Network derailed' and 'summer of discontent' https://ift.tt/NHmfcPl The biggest rail strike in 30 years, which starts on Tuesday, leads nearly all the front pages.

Eight suspects linked to Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira deaths https://ift.tt/6AxwPO8 Three suspects have already been arrested by police in connection with the murders of the two men.

Eight suspects linked to Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira deaths https://ift.tt/6AxwPO8 Three suspects have already been arrested by police in connection with the murders of the two men.

Falklands War: 'I thought I was the only one like this' https://ift.tt/6AxwPO8 The end of the Falklands War saw a gradual change in how we treat post-traumatic stress disorder.

US Open 2022: Matt Fitzpatrick and Will Zalatoris lead going into final round https://ift.tt/6AxwPO8 Matt Fitzpatrick and Will Zalatoris share the US Open lead after the third round at Brookline Country Club.

Newspaper headlines: New strike 'chaos' and Johnson warns of long war https://ift.tt/6AxwPO8 Next week's looming rail strikes of 40,000 workers make several headlines on Sunday's front pages.

Dame Kelly Holmes shares relief at coming out as gay https://ift.tt/6bn1oTk The athlete says she's going to "explode with excitement" as she gets rid of fear around her sexuality.

Vitali Klitschko: Russians are dying for Putin’s ambitions https://ift.tt/6bn1oTk Kyiv's mayor says Russia's leader is destroying millions of lives in both Ukraine and Russia.

Week in pictures: 11-17 June 2022 https://ift.tt/6bn1oTk A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken in the past seven days.

Canadian Grand Prix: Charles Leclerc hit with grid penalty after engine component change https://ift.tt/6bn1oTk Ferrari's Charles Leclerc suffers the latest of a series of blows to his title hopes with a grid penalty for excessive engine usage.

Europe heatwave: Outdoor events banned in parts of France https://ift.tt/6bn1oTk France forced to import electricity as air-conditioners and fans switched on for record heatwave.

Newspaper headlines: Big wage rises 'risky' and 'tell dad you love him' https://ift.tt/JEIex16 Several stories lead Saturday's front pages, but the cost-of-living crisis continues to dominate.

Wheels and wheelchairs team up for high speed fun https://ift.tt/JEIex16 Roller skating isn’t necessarily an activity a lot of wheelchair users might expect to take part in, but Wheels and Wheelchairs is helping to change that.

The papers: Warnings of 'pain ahead' with inflation to hit 11% https://ift.tt/JEIex16 The front pages focus on a forecast of sharp price rises as the cost of living crisis continues.

Quiz of the week: What replaced McDonald's in Russia? https://ift.tt/JEIex16 How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days?

Ambulance waits: 'Can you please tell them to hurry up or I shall be dead' https://ift.tt/oC8E9zX As the health safety watchdog warns on ambulance delays, the BBC investigates the case of 94-year-old Ken Shadbolt.

The papers: PM's ethics adviser quits and Euro court threat https://ift.tt/oC8E9zX The papers cover pressure on Boris Johnson after Lord Geidt resigns and reaction to the halted Rwanda flight.

Lord Geidt: Why did the PM's ethics adviser quit? https://ift.tt/oC8E9zX The timing surprised No 10, but Lord's Geidt's discomfort has been evident for a while, writes out political editor.

Premier League 2022-23 fixtures: Schedule to be announced on Thursday https://ift.tt/oC8E9zX The 2022-23 Premier League fixtures will be released at 09:00 BST on Thursday - find out how to follow your favourite team on BBC Sport.

Ukraine war: Thousands of civilians trapped in Severodonetsk https://ift.tt/oC8E9zX Food and water are running out for the women and children still there, a UN official tells the BBC.

January 6: Capitol tour by lawmaker 'raises concern' says select committee https://ift.tt/oC8E9zX January 6 committee say video shows Republican congressman with a man who later threatened lawmakers.

Melbourne Grand Prix: Australian race on calendar until 2035 https://ift.tt/JO103NV Formula 1 has struck a new contract to race at the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne until 2035.

Brittney Griner: Russia extends WNBA star's detention again https://ift.tt/JO103NV The US state department says Brittney Griner should not be held "for a single day longer".

Canada lifts jab mandate for domestic and overseas travel https://ift.tt/JO103NV Vaccine mandates are also being lifted for federal government workers as infections rates drop.

People in Pakistan urged to drink fewer cups of tea https://ift.tt/JO103NV Reducing consumption by one to two cups every day would help the economy, a senior minister says.

Ukraine war: 'Almost every family has lost someone close to them' https://ift.tt/JO103NV Traumatised families from Mariupol reveal dire living conditions under Russian occupation.

Chris Mason on where the Rwanda flight setback leaves ministers https://ift.tt/1AGVEjb The government seems determined to press ahead with its plans despite last-minute legal interventions.

38 Charges of Sexual Misconduct Emerge Against 4 Pastors at Canadian Megachurch https://ift.tt/1AGVEjb Members of one megachurch in Canada have received more shocking news about their religious leaders who have been accused of sexual assault and misconduct.

Could flat tyres soon be a thing of the past? https://ift.tt/1AGVEjb Airless tyres that do not puncture are getting close to market but some remain sceptical about them.

The papers: Rwanda flight 'shames UK' and EU legal threat https://ift.tt/1AGVEjb The papers cover reaction to the deportation of asylum seekers and the row over Brexit goods checks.

Ukraine war: Every bridge leading to key city Severodonetsk destroyed https://ift.tt/1AGVEjb Severodonetsk is now effectively cut off from the rest of the country, the local governor says.

Lysychansk: Russia erasing history in Ukraine's 'dead city' https://ift.tt/1AGVEjb The fabric of Lysychansk is being destroyed by intense Russian bombardment, writes Orla Guerin.

Toronto van attacker sentenced to life in prison https://ift.tt/1AGVEjb The man killed eight women and two men after ploughing a van down a busy Toronto pavement.

Ros Atkins on… The Rwanda asylum seekers plan https://ift.tt/1AGVEjb Ros Atkins looks at the government’s controversial plan to fly some illegal arrivals to Rwanda.

Food strategy for England will back farmers, Boris Johnson says https://ift.tt/uHB9V5i England's future food strategy is being released amid criticism from campaigners it lacks ambition.

Racism for sale https://ift.tt/uHB9V5i Africa Eye investigates a Chinese video-making industry which exploits children across Africa.

The Papers: PM warned over NI plans and death of Ukraine hero https://ift.tt/uHB9V5i The government's bill to change the Northern Ireland Protocol is the focus for many of Monday's papers.

Queen Elizabeth II becomes second-longest serving monarch https://ift.tt/uHB9V5i In two years, she would overtake Louis XIV of France who reigned for more than 72 years.

'What I've learnt about Africa living in Marseilles' https://ift.tt/uHB9V5i Journalist Maher Mezahi says he has learned more about different African cultures in France than Algeria.

Tony Blair to join Queen's highest chivalry order at Windsor ceremony https://ift.tt/uHB9V5i The Duchess of Cornwall and Baroness Amos will also be installed in the royal Order of the Garter.

Catholic Church sexual abuse survivor wants Pope Francis to listen https://ift.tt/a0MlK14 Mark Murray suffered repeated sexual abuse as a child while at a Catholic priest training school.

Hopwood DePree: From Hollywood to restoring Downton Shabby https://ift.tt/a0MlK14 Film producer Hopwood DePree swapped LA for Rochdale to save his family's ancient ancestral home.

Samantha Cristoforetti: The astronaut taking TikTok to new heights https://ift.tt/a0MlK14 Samantha Cristoforetti has developed a huge following through her TikToks from on board the ISS.

Child stroke survivor determined to recover say Lowestoft parents https://ift.tt/a0MlK14 Five-year-old Tilli, from Suffolk, is one of 400 children to have a stroke in the UK every year.

What a San Francisco vote says about the US left https://ift.tt/a0MlK14 The recall of San Francisco's top public prosecutor amid rising drug deaths exposes a rift on the left.

England 0-0 Italy: Is Three Lions' lack of goals becoming a problem? https://ift.tt/a0MlK14 As England fail to score from open play for a third successive game, do the Three Lions have problems in attack?

Top student loan interest rate cut by 5% in England https://ift.tt/j09VyhR The government says the 7.3% cap offers "peace of mind for graduates" as the cost of living grows.

Costa Book Awards to end as sponsorship finishes https://ift.tt/j09VyhR Costa Coffee says it has taken the "difficult decision" to end sponsorship of the literary prize.

The Papers: Charles 'attacks' Rwanda plan, and sugar tax snub https://ift.tt/j09VyhR Claims the Prince of Wales has criticised the UK scheme to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda makes headlines.

Fanfare and fireworks to open Russia-China border bridge https://ift.tt/j09VyhR Moscow is seeking to boost trade with China after global sanctions hit the Russian economy.

Bangladesh students rescuing snakes and keeping people safe https://ift.tt/0maHyl1 Bangladesh's Deep Ecology and Snake Rescue Foundation has rescued more than 1,500 wild snakes since 2018.

Baby Holly: Child of murdered parents found safe after 42 years https://ift.tt/0maHyl1 Officials say members of a mysterious religious group brought Holly Crouse to a church after the killing.

Rishi Sunak accused of wasting £11bn servicing government debt https://ift.tt/0maHyl1 Chancellor Rishi Sunak has been caught out by interest rate rises, a research institute says.

Widow of US Capitol riot officer on 'stigma' of his death https://ift.tt/0maHyl1 Nine days after he was assaulted in the 6 January 2021 attack, Jeff Smith died by suicide.

Spanish homes threatened by wildfire near Costa del Sol https://ift.tt/0maHyl1 A wildfire has spread in southern Spain, forcing thousands of people to evacuate their homes.

Cost of living: The shock of rising prices in Japan https://ift.tt/aZhUgyR Why making Japan's favourite snack more expensive was so controversial it prompted an ad campaign.

Cameroon's Mankon people mourn 'missing' king and welcome successor https://ift.tt/aZhUgyR Cameroon's Mankon people regard it as a taboo to speak of the death of their 97-year-old monarch.

Life at 50C: Qatar accused of under-reporting deaths in Gulf's killer heat https://ift.tt/aZhUgyR A BBC Arabic investigation uncovers allegations that Qatar is underreporting the number of migrant workers who have died of heat stroke.

Ros Atkins On... Saudi Arabia’s $2 billion golf series https://ift.tt/aZhUgyR Ros Atkins looks at the controversy surrounding the new Saudi-funded golf tournament.

Covid-19 in China: Shanghai getting used to 'new normal' https://ift.tt/aZhUgyR The city had been in lockdown for two months as China imposed its "zero Covid" policy on the population of 25m.

La Luz del Mundo megachurch leader jailed for child sex abuse https://ift.tt/aZhUgyR Naasón Joaquín García pleaded guilty last week to sexually abusing girls from his congregation.

Simone Biles and others to sue FBI for $1bn over Larry Nassar investigation https://ift.tt/aZhUgyR Simone Biles is among those who will sue the FBI for $1bn over failures in gymnastics team doctor sex abuse probe.

Ros Atkins On... Saudi Arabia’s $2 billion golf series https://ift.tt/26yscLK Ros Atkins looks at the controversy surrounding the new Saudi-funded golf tournament.

If I go back to Iran, my husband will kill me https://ift.tt/26yscLK Human rights activists say the number of reported so-called 'honour killings' in Iran is rising

Pastor's New Book Unveils God's Plan to Help Christians Prepare for Uncertain Times Ahead https://ift.tt/26yscLK A pastor in Minneapolis says an unprecedented shaking is happening in nations around the world. 

Australia climate crisis: Women call for action with photo petition https://ift.tt/TBEAuve Women from across Australia will present a visual petition to MPs, calling for urgent action.

Shoppers spent less for second month in a row, says BRC https://ift.tt/TBEAuve Shoppers are buying footwear and beauty items, but not furniture and electronics, new figures suggest.

Veteran British journalist Dom Phillips missing in Amazon https://ift.tt/TBEAuve The journalist was travelling with a Brazilian indigenous expert in Brazil when they went missing.

Arizona police placed on leave after watching man drown https://ift.tt/TBEAuve Three Arizona officers are placed on leave after standing by as a man in a lake pleaded for help.

South Africa: Wealthy Gupta brothers arrested in UAE https://ift.tt/TBEAuve The pair are accused in South Africa of large-scale corruption and exerting unfair political influence.

The Papers: ‘Wounded Johnson in peril’ and PM 'vows to bash on’ https://ift.tt/TBEAuve The fallout from the prime minister's narrow victory in Monday's vote of confidence leads the papers

Harry and Meghan share photo of Lilibet on first birthday https://ift.tt/p51EuCN The Sussexes release an image of their daughter at a picnic in Windsor.

Ukraine war: Flight ban hits Russian foreign minister's visit to Serbia https://ift.tt/p51EuCN Balkan countries deny Sergei Lavrov's plane use of their airspace, scuppering his Serbia visit.

Ukraine war: Flight ban hits Russian foreign minister's visit to Serbia https://ift.tt/wb7vAVG Balkan countries deny Sergei Lavrov's plane use of their airspace, scuppering his Serbia visit.

Bangladesh: Five killed, scores injured in depot blast https://ift.tt/wb7vAVG The explosion happened after a fire broke out at a depot in the south-eastern town of Sitakunda.