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Chris Dawson: How The Teacher's Pet podcast helped catch and jail a killer https://ift.tt/je67f9c Forty years after Lynette Dawson went missing, an Australian court jailed her husband for murder.

Rina Sawayama: I've been blessed by ABBA! https://ift.tt/je67f9c The pop star on her correspondence with ABBA, her rebellious teens, and filming with Keanu Reeves.

Let's talk: 'Therapy is not weak or unnecessary' https://ift.tt/je67f9c Living through a global pandemic boosted demand for therapy as people sought help with their mental health.

Covid: Pregnant women targeted with false vaccine claims https://ift.tt/je67f9c Posts shared by thousands across social media wrongly suggested government advice had changed.

China may have committed crimes against humanity in Xinjiang - UN report https://ift.tt/je67f9c China is accused of serious human rights violations in long-awaited report that it tried to stop being published.

The Papers: 'Act fast on energy hikes' and Giggs trial ends https://ift.tt/je67f9c Liz Truss is urged to deliver cost-of-living help and Ryan Giggs' trial collapses - Thursday's papers.

Erling Haaland: Nine goals in five games - can anyone stop him? https://ift.tt/je67f9c Erling Haaland has made an extraordinary impact in the Premier League with back to back hat-tricks for Manchester City

Claims of torture of China Uyghurs credible - United Nations report https://ift.tt/fldo0Xr China is accused of serious human rights violations in long-awaited report that it tried to stop being published.

Tory hopeful Liz Truss rules out new taxes if elected PM https://ift.tt/fldo0Xr The foreign secretary also hints she would look to provide support to firms to help with energy bills.

Mikhail Gorbachev: The Soviet leader who helped end the Cold War https://ift.tt/fldo0Xr His efforts to democratise his country led to the fall of communism, the end of the Cold War and the break-up of the Eastern Bloc.

In pictures: The life of ex-Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev https://ift.tt/fldo0Xr The ex-Soviet leader - who was one of the 20th century's most influential figures - dies age 91.

The Soviet leader who helped end the Cold War https://ift.tt/fldo0Xr His efforts to democratise his country led to the fall of communism, the end of the Cold War and the break-up of the Eastern Bloc.

Russian Media: Ex-Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev Dead at 91 https://ift.tt/LpGbxK3 Mikhail Gorbachev, who as the last leader of the Soviet Union waged a losing battle to salvage a crumbling empire but produced extraordinary reforms that led to the end of the Cold War, has died at 91, Russian media reported Tuesday.

Mikhail Gorbachev: Last Soviet leader aged 91 https://ift.tt/LpGbxK3 The hospital where Mikhail Gorbachev died said he had been suffering from a long and serious illness.

Mikhail Gorbachev: Remembering a warm-hearted and generous man https://ift.tt/LpGbxK3 The BBC's Steve Rosenberg recalls his meetings with the late Mikhail Gorbachev over the past 20 years.

Meghan interview: It takes effort to forgive, says Duchess of Sussex https://ift.tt/LpGbxK3 In a wide-ranging interview, she reflects on her time as a working member of the Royal Family.

UK looks to Sweden for a solution to nuclear waste https://ift.tt/LpGbxK3 After decades of experimentation Sweden is ahead of the UK when dealing with nuclear waste.

Kenya fashion: The designers giving Nairobi a fashionable name https://ift.tt/LpGbxK3 Upcycled fashion and high-end tailoring are thriving in the fashion scene of Kenya's capital.

Secret deals ending Britain's control in Gulf revealed https://ift.tt/LpGbxK3 A BBC documentary shines a light on the collusions which ended Britain's empire in the Middle East.

Gadchiroli: The Indian tribal families living on a highway with animals https://ift.tt/LpGbxK3 After floods ravaged their homes, tribal families in Maharashtra have been forced to live on a highway.

Energy bill support plea from brewers and pubs https://ift.tt/LpGbxK3 Pub and brewery bosses warn they risk closure this winter as they struggle to cope with soaring bills.

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, interview: It takes effort to forgive https://ift.tt/LpGbxK3 In a wide-ranging interview, she reflects on her time as a working member of the Royal Family.

From Maruti to Amul: Five brands that shaped India after independence https://ift.tt/ZvNLcF8 The homegrown brands that have found their way into the homes and hearts of millions of Indians.

Micah Richards column: Ex-Aston Villa defender says Steven Gerrard will turn it around https://ift.tt/ZvNLcF8 Problems are mounting at Aston Villa after another defeat, but ex-Villa defender Micah Richards believes boss Steven Gerrard has the ability to turn it around.

Bikers mark third anniversary of Harry Dunn's death https://ift.tt/pNgoLsE The 19-year-old was killed near RAF Croughton, Northamptonshire, in August 2019.

Newspaper headlines: 'Wave of strikes' and Truss 'mulls 5% VAT cut' https://ift.tt/pNgoLsE Union plans for coordinated industrial action and proposals for a 'nuclear' reduction in VAT lead the papers.

Bilkis Bano: Protests in India over release of gang rapists https://ift.tt/pNgoLsE Protests take place over the release of 11 men who gang-raped a Muslim woman in 2002.

‘My daughter happened because of the Gay Games’ https://ift.tt/LszT52I Organiser Sara Waddell Lewinstein looks back on the first Gay Games

Ukraine war round-up: Russia burns off its excess gas and war memorial torn down https://ift.tt/LszT52I Image appears to show a plant burning unsellable gas and Latvia removes a controversial Soviet-era monument.

Latvia brings down World War II memorial https://ift.tt/HCgLzbm Riga, the capital city of Latvia, has dismantled a World War II monument in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Bin strikes: Edinburgh locals use baths and hire skips to store waste https://ift.tt/HCgLzbm Residents told BBC Scotland about their methods for storing waste during the city bin strike.

Operation Arbacia: Two men charged in New IRA investigation https://ift.tt/HCgLzbm The men, aged 62 and 51, are charged with offences including directing a terrorist organisation.

Ukraine war: Russia railway station strike kills 22, injures dozens https://ift.tt/2uXRAlY A deadly attack on passenger carriages and a warning of disaster mark six months since Russia's invasion.

Champions League: 'Dogged Rangers fight way to place with big boys' https://ift.tt/2uXRAlY PSV were profligate, but that will matter little to resolute Rangers as they look forward to Champions League groups, writes Tom English.

Ukraine war in maps: Tracking the Russian invasion after six months https://ift.tt/FykrYje Six months since the start of the war, Ukrainian forces are trying to push back Russian troops in the south.

Darién Gap: Where migrant children's tears run dry https://ift.tt/FykrYje Doctors treating migrants crossing the jungle in the Darien Gap describe their patients' desperation.

Front line frontmen: Antytila, the rock band fighting Russia https://ift.tt/FykrYje Members of one of Ukraine’s top rock bands, Antytila, are among thousands of civilians fighting against Russia.

GCSE results 2022: When are they out and how are grades being decided? https://ift.tt/FykrYje Students are waiting for their GCSE exam results following two years of disruption due to Covid.

Welcome to Wrexham: City in spotlight with Ryan Reynolds' new show https://ift.tt/FykrYje Fans praise Wrexham FC's celebrity owners ahead of new reality show which puts "underdog" in spotlight.

India and Pakistan: Tales of partition trauma bringing families closer https://ift.tt/8E5wkln Grandchildren of partition survivors on how stories about the traumatic event have affected them.

Man Utd 2-1 Liverpool: Ten Hag gets big calls right as Manchester United stun Liverpool https://ift.tt/8E5wkln Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag shows courage of convictions as his side lift mood of crisis to beat Liverpool.

Jagtar Singh Johal case: UK spy agencies accused of tip-off that led to torture https://ift.tt/8E5wkln Jagtar Singh Johal, a Sikh activist from Scotland, was seized by Indian police in 2017 and remains in jail.

Ukraine war: Allies seek more security at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant https://ift.tt/MpjXHCT Britain, France, Germany and the US stress the need for nuclear safety as fighting rages in Ukraine.

The Papers: 'Debt crisis fears', and Fury's knife crime plea https://ift.tt/MpjXHCT Monday's papers carry developments in the cost of living crisis and Tyson Fury's calls for a crackdown.

Cost of living: More pets being abandoned, dogs home says https://ift.tt/GymXILs Hope Rescue says the situation is the worst it has seen since it opened 17 years ago.

Al-Shabab: Somali forces claim end to deadly 30-hour hotel siege https://ift.tt/GymXILs At least 12 people were killed after al-Shabab militants took hostages in the popular Mogadishu hotel.

The Papers: Tory fears as 'Labour surges', and 'Wasteminster' https://ift.tt/GymXILs Many of Sunday's papers tackle the cost of living crisis, from its impact on the polls to food waste.

Mogadishu hotel attack: Two car bombs and gunfire reported https://ift.tt/ofZbgNq Police say explosives were detonated outside the Hayat Hotel, before attackers entered and opened fire.

The Papers: Gove backs Sunak and Fergie called as Giggs witness https://ift.tt/ofZbgNq Michael Gove criticises Tory frontrunner Liz Truss' policies, which come under scrutiny in Saturday's papers.

R. Kelly trial: Witness testifies she was sexually abused by the singer https://ift.tt/f1clK8L An accuser at R. Kelly's trial alleged he had sex with her 'hundreds' of times before she turned 18.

Bolsonaro: Brazil's president attempts to grab heckler's phone https://ift.tt/f1clK8L A YouTuber films himself shouting insults at Bolsonaro before nearly losing his phone to the president.

Ukrainian Seminary President: Almost 400 Baptist Churches in Ukraine Wiped Out by Russian Invasion https://ift.tt/f1clK8L Hundreds of Baptist churches in Ukraine have been wiped out since Russia's invasion of the country began almost six months ago, according to the president of the Ukrainian Baptist Theological Seminary (UBTS).

US pharmacy chains ordered to pay $650m in Ohio opioids suit https://ift.tt/ZiFDmlz It comes after a court found the chains helped create an oversupply of opioid pills in Ohio counties.

How English is becoming a popular option in Algeria https://ift.tt/ZiFDmlz An increasing number of young people in the ex-French colony see English as a universal language.

Accamma Cherian: The forgotten firebrand freedom fighter from south India https://ift.tt/ZiFDmlz Accamma Cherian's contributions in India's struggle for independence have been lost to history.

The Proclaimers bite back against the UK's nostalgia https://ift.tt/ZiFDmlz Charlie and Craig Reid say their new album, Dentures Out, is their most political one in years.

Biden signs tax, health and climate bill into law https://ift.tt/ZYAQtND The president hails the $700bn (£579bn) bill as the "final piece" of his long-stalled domestic agenda.

UK government enters endgame in Europe research standoff https://ift.tt/ZYAQtND The government is in a row with the EU over the UK's membership of the €100bn Horizon research programme.

Islamic Extremists Hunt Down Father of 6, Chop Off His Hand for Converting to Christianity https://ift.tt/ZYAQtND Muslim extremists in eastern Uganda cut off the hand of a 42-year-old father in July who left Islam to become a Christian earlier in June. 

Egypt church fire: Triplets and twins among 15 children killed https://ift.tt/j25b8gc Details are emerging about some of the 15 children who died in Sunday's blaze at a Coptic church.

What can we expect from Scottish Tory hustings? https://ift.tt/j25b8gc What are the big issues likely to be for Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak at the Tory hustings in Perth?

Marshall Islands: Covid-19 cases surge https://ift.tt/B4IlNtj Cases in the Marshall Islands have surged not long after the first community spread was confirmed.

Kenya elections 2022: Raila Odinga and William Ruto in tight presidential race https://ift.tt/B4IlNtj Raila Odinga and William Ruto are running neck and neck with almost half of the results confirmed.

Australia: Gunman charged over Canberra airport shooting https://ift.tt/B4IlNtj No-one was injured in Sunday's incident, which sent passengers running in fear.

Avanti West Coast: MP in plea to reconsider suspending rail service https://ift.tt/B4IlNtj Mark Pritchard says the direct service from London to Wellington in Shropshire is "well-used".

The Papers: 'Freeze cruel bills now' and 'Drip drip hooray' https://ift.tt/B4IlNtj A call by the Labour leader for a halt to rises in the energy price cap and the end of England's dry spell lead the papers

Marshall Islands: Covid-19 cases surge https://ift.tt/B4IlNtj Cases in the Marshall Islands have surged not long after the first community spread was confirmed.

Fireworks explosion rocks Armenia shopping market https://ift.tt/B4IlNtj Video footage shows people running from the huge blast, which killed at least three people.

Ukraine war: Zelensky warns Russian soldiers at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant https://ift.tt/uZsqO6G President Zelensky says soldiers who shoot at the Zaporizhzhia plant will become "a special target".

Renewable energy: The 'kite' that pulls energy out of the sky https://ift.tt/uZsqO6G A company in Norway has developed an innovative "kite" that turns wind into electricity.

Ukraine says it has taken out vital bridge in occupied Kherson https://ift.tt/uZsqO6G Ukrainian forces attacked the bridge as part of its counter-offensive in the occupied Kherson region.

Kenya elections 2022: Raila Odinga and William Ruto in tight presidential race https://ift.tt/uZsqO6G Raila Odinga and William Ruto are running neck and neck as the official results slowly come in.

HIV medicines: India patients say hit by drugs shortage https://ift.tt/czpQayu India's health ministry denies supply disruptions, but activists allege a shortage of essential drugs.

Week in pictures: 6 - 12 August 2022 https://ift.tt/czpQayu A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken in the past seven days.

Ibiza: The birth of the 'party island' https://ift.tt/czpQayu In June 1973, the nightclub Pacha opened in Ibiza and it changed the island forever.

In pictures: Defying Mozambican jihadists to go to school https://ift.tt/czpQayu Riding motorbike taxis has become a lifeline for young men fleeing Mozambique's Islamist insurgency.

India independence to tsunami: Meet Indians named after historic events https://ift.tt/czpQayu The BBC met six Indians who were named after landmark events that unfolded during their birth.

Salman Rushdie: Author on ventilator and unable to speak, agent says https://ift.tt/czpQayu The Satanic Verses author was stabbed several times at an event in New York state on Friday.

Thousands more NHS beds to be created in England this winter https://ift.tt/czpQayu Health service chiefs have promised some 7,000 extra beds in England to tackle increased demands.

The Papers: 'Energy bills to hit £5,000' and 'heatwave UK' https://ift.tt/lhdWG5y An astronomical forecast for the yearly cost of energy and a likely drought declaration lead the papers.

Liz Truss defends energy firms saying profit is not evil https://ift.tt/lhdWG5y The Tory leader hopeful says profit is not "dirty" and windfall taxes were about "bashing business".

Donald Trump: Justice Department seeks to unseal Mar-a-Lago search warrant https://ift.tt/lhdWG5y The FBI searched Mr Trump's Florida home on Monday - the unsealed warrant could reveal why.

Disabled children abused in Ukraine's orphanages, warns UN https://ift.tt/lhdWG5y The statement comes after a BBC News investigation uncovered widespread abuse in orphanages.

Japan dolphin: Two more swimmers bitten https://ift.tt/lhdWG5y It is the latest in a string of beach attacks this summer - all believed to involve the same creature.

Kenya elections 2022: While Kenya waits, unfounded election claims spread https://ift.tt/lhdWG5y Some online users in Kenya have been sharing misleading claims about the results and the voting process.

German army reserve officer on trial over claims of spying for Russia https://ift.tt/lhdWG5y The reserve officer is accused of passing information to Russia between 2014 and 2020.

A new reality for women seeking an abortion in Texas https://ift.tt/O8Yb2A9 This is what happened when a woman considering an abortion walked into a crisis pregnancy centre.

The Russian billionaire daring to speak out about Putin https://ift.tt/O8Yb2A9 Boris Mints calls Putin's invasion of Ukraine "vile", adding the war is a result of his "madness".

Uttar Pradesh: India son helping rape survivor mum fight for justice https://ift.tt/O8Yb2A9 She was raped in 1994 when she was 12. The son born out of the assault is now helping her quest for justice.

From Dos Santos to Mugabe - the burial disputes over ex-leaders https://ift.tt/O8Yb2A9 From José Eduardo dos Santos to Robert Mugabe, disputes have broke out over burials.

Commonwealth Games takes big step towards esports https://ift.tt/O8Yb2A9 Competitive gaming may soon be added to the Commonwealth Games programme, after a successful test event in Birmingham.

Ukraine war: Crimea airbase badly damaged, satellite images show https://ift.tt/O8Yb2A9 New pictures show extensive damage to buildings and warplanes after explosions hit the Russian base.

The Papers: 'Energy crisis as bad as Covid' and police failures https://ift.tt/O8Yb2A9 The cost of living crisis and a damning report on the handling of crimes by police lead the papers.

Households already in debt as energy bills rise https://ift.tt/wXRVBiA Six million UK households owe over £200 to energy suppliers, according to a survey.

France whale: Rescue operation begins to save beluga stuck in Seine https://ift.tt/wXRVBiA Divers, vets and police are involved in moving the ailing beluga whale from the Seine to the sea.

Will an FBI 'raid' supercharge Trump? https://ift.tt/wXRVBiA As supporters urge him to run for president again, the search on Mar-a-Lago has lit a match for Trump.

The Papers: 'Wake up zombies!' and 'Truss softens on handouts' https://ift.tt/wXRVBiA The spiralling cost of living and the ongoing Tory leadership race lead the papers.

Cuban fuel depot fire spreads to third tank https://ift.tt/wXRVBiA A fire which started after lighting struck a oil depot in Matanzas, Cuba, continues to spread.

China housing crisis: The people living in unfinished apartments https://ift.tt/iYvqbtB China’s massive economy is being threatened by a crisis in the real estate market. As developers spiral into debt, some people have decided to move into unfinished apartments.

The Papers: 'Hopelessly devoted to you' and 'tax-plan tension' https://ift.tt/iYvqbtB The death of Olivia Newton-John and tensions among the rival Tory leadership campaigns lead the papers.

Kenya election 2022: Charts that explain the nation https://ift.tt/3vkly8w The BBC tracks the crucial issues facing Kenyans as the country chooses a new president on 9 August.

Extent of struggle for NHS dentist revealed by BBC data https://ift.tt/3vkly8w Nine in 10 UK dentists are not accepting new adult patients, while eight in 10 are refusing children.

The newborns fighting for survival in Afghanistan https://ift.tt/3vkly8w The BBC visits a maternity ward where mothers are forced to share beds and have no access to pain relief.

Child Q: Schoolgirl strip-search not isolated issue, police data suggsts https://ift.tt/3vkly8w The children's commissioner says she is concerned by data on incidents involving police in London.

The Papers: Voters' cost of living fears and drought days away https://ift.tt/3vkly8w A warning to the government to get inflation down before cutting tax and the return of the heatwave, lead Monday's papers.

Theatre ticket policies 'a Wild West' for disabled customers https://ift.tt/PMcIdE9 Research for Radio 4's Front Row finds inconsistencies in theatres' ticket prices and policies.

Hamida Banu: Missing India woman found in Pakistan 'can't wait to go home' https://ift.tt/PMcIdE9 Hamida Banu had been trafficked to Pakistan 20 years ago by an agent promising her a job in Dubai.

Lambeth Conference: Welby unites bishops with compromise on sexuality https://ift.tt/PMcIdE9 The Archbishop of Canterbury kept bishops on board but his speech may not soothe gay congregants.

Taiwan: US hits out at 'irresponsible' China amid attack rehearsal claims https://ift.tt/PMcIdE9 The US has accused Beijing of "provocative" actions after Taiwan said China rehearsed an attack.

Macro photography: The hidden world of garden insects https://ift.tt/PMcIdE9 Macro photographer Geraint Radford says insects have a bad reputation, but they're "funny".

Alex Jones must pay $50m for Sandy Hook hoax claim https://ift.tt/sBApEm4 The parents of a child killed in the attack said they had endured harassment and emotional distress.

Commonwealth Games: Matty Lee & Noah Williams win synchronised 10m platform gold after Jack Laugher and Anthony Harding's 3m springboard title https://ift.tt/sBApEm4 Matty Lee and Noah Williams win synchronised 10m platform gold after England team-mate Jack Laugher clinches his second Commonwealth Games title in 24 hours.

Sam Brownback: Defending the 'Human Right of the Soul' https://ift.tt/sBApEm4 Sam Brownback has served in the U.S. House of Representatives, the U.S. Senate, and as governor of Kansas. But it's his passion for religious rights--internationally and here on the Homefront--that has motivated him to become a leading global voice for persecuted people of faith.   

Alex Jones to pay damages for Sandy Hook hoax claim https://ift.tt/voyxXQU Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones ordered to pay $4.1m after falsely claiming the school shooting was a hoax

Commonwealth Games: 'An education in what esports actually is' https://ift.tt/voyxXQU Elite players say a competitive gaming trial at the Commonwealth Games is a 'significant moment'.

France mulls rescue plan for beluga whale stranded in River Seine https://ift.tt/voyxXQU Experts are puzzled as to why the animal has strayed so far south from its natural habitat.

French sailor survives 16 hours in capsized boat in Atlantic https://ift.tt/bzgvHOP The 62-year-old French sailor survived thanks to an air bubble before being rescued by divers.

US to probe claims Sikh turbans taken at border with Mexico https://ift.tt/bzgvHOP Border Patrol officers have been accused of confiscating the turbans of dozens of Sikh asylum seekers.