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UK pays more for electricity than it costs to make https://ift.tt/b0WptIn The price energy suppliers pay for electricity is linked to the price of gas-fired generation.

The Papers: Half a million to strike and 'Tories confront Hunt' https://ift.tt/b0WptIn The coordinated industrial action by teachers, rail workers and civil servants leads many of Wednesday's papers.

Enzo Fernandez transfer news: Chelsea agree British record £106m fee for Benfica midfielder https://ift.tt/b0WptIn Chelsea agree a British record 120m euro (£106m) deal with Benfica for Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez.

Alec Baldwin was 'on phone' during Rust firearms training https://ift.tt/b0WptIn Prosecutors accuse the actor of many "extremely reckless acts" as he is charged with an on-set death.

How Egyptian police hunt LGBT people on dating apps https://ift.tt/eCq0DLI The BBC has seen evidence of how officers pose as dates online to seek out and arrest their targets.

Plymouth shooting: Firearms licence officer says he had no training https://ift.tt/eCq0DLI An inquest into five people's deaths in Plymouth is told firearms licence training was "on the job".

Ukraine: Boris Johnson says Putin threatened him with missile strike https://ift.tt/DeR9Z8v Boris Johnson says he had an "extraordinary" call with President Putin before the Ukraine invasion.

Unanswered questions from videos of Tyre Nichols' arrest https://ift.tt/bDiJY1I The footage shows a brutal beating but we still don't know why officers decided to stop his car.

Manchester United 3-1 Reading: Casemiro double helps hosts reach FA Cup fifth round https://ift.tt/bDiJY1I Casemiro scores twice as Manchester United cruise past Reading to reach the fifth round of the FA Cup at Old Trafford.

Fur wheel drive: Aviemore Sled Dog Rally https://ift.tt/C3ew24B Pictures from the annual event's practice day at Feshiebridge.

The Papers: 'Rod attacks Tories' and 'Zahawi hands over taxes' https://ift.tt/jTkKHpI Many of Friday's papers cover HMRC's investigation into Nadhim Zahawi's tax affairs and Sir Rod Stewart comments about the Tory party.

Matt Hancock paid £320K for I'm a Celebrity appearance https://ift.tt/jTkKHpI The former health secretary says he donated £10,000 of the fee to two charities.

Chris Mason: Zahawi's unanswered questions https://ift.tt/5KJOIwo Downing Street's confidence in Nadhim Zahawi is draining away, says BBC Political Editor Chris Mason.

1 Dead, 1 Severely Wounded in Attack with Bladed Weapon at Church in Spain https://ift.tt/5KJOIwo One person was killed and another severely injured in an attack carried out by a person with a bladed weapon at a church in the southern city of Algeciras on Wednesday, Spain's interior ministry said.

MH17: Court decision on case brought against Russia https://ift.tt/BvAPtHU The ECHR is set to announce whether it will hear a Dutch case on Russia's responsibility in the plane crash.

The Papers: 'Berlin sends tanks' and 'Hunt rules out tax cuts' https://ift.tt/BvAPtHU Many of Wednesday's papers look at calls for Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to cut taxes and Germany's decision to send Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine.

Justin Bieber sells rights to songs for $200m https://ift.tt/BvAPtHU The pop star joins a growing group of artists who have cashed out on their catalogues.

Twitter sued by Crown Estate over alleged unpaid rent at UK HQ https://ift.tt/fZRCOpQ The alleged rent arrears relate to office space at Twitter's UK headquarters in central London.

Gunmen Storm Nigerian Church During Worship Services, Shoot Pastor, Abduct 25 People https://ift.tt/fZRCOpQ Armed assailants reportedly attacked a Christian church early Sunday morning in Nigeria, shooting and wounding its pastor, and kidnapping more than two dozen people.

Wales rugby: Former women's boss says colleague made rape jibe https://ift.tt/uQKLpDP Women say they considered suicide because of a "toxic culture" of sexism at the Welsh Rugby Union.

Lisa Marie Presley: Daughter's emotional tribute read out at memorial https://ift.tt/uQKLpDP On her behalf, Priscilla Presley read the tribute at a memorial service for her daughter Lisa Marie Presley.

Lunar New Year: How the world celebrated https://ift.tt/BjPe85o Fireworks and lanterns in the street start the 2023 celebrations for one of the world's biggest festivals.

Liam Smith beats Chris Eubank Jr via fourth-round stoppage https://ift.tt/BjPe85o Liam Smith stops Chris Eubank Jr in four rounds to win their middleweight fight in Manchester.

King Charles's coronation plans include Windsor concert https://ift.tt/BjPe85o The event to be broadcast live on the BBC is among the celebrations to mark the coronation in May.

Burkina Faso unrest: Dozens of kidnapped women freed https://ift.tt/BjPe85o Last week's mass kidnapping in an area hit by a militant Islamist insurgency was unprecedented.

Stagecoach co-founder charged with human trafficking https://ift.tt/aV3LFGq The Stagecoach co-founder, her husband and two members of her family strongly deny the allegations.

Ros Atkins on... Brexit and the clash over EU laws https://ift.tt/ynct0Zl The BBC’s Analysis editor takes a look at the government’s plan to scrap thousands of EU-era laws.

US rock legend David Crosby dies aged 81 https://ift.tt/ynct0Zl Crosby, who co-founded both the Byrds and Crosby, Stills and Nash, had been ill for some time.

Netflix: Reed Hastings steps down but subscribers jump https://ift.tt/ynct0Zl The streaming service is attracting new customers as co-founder Reed Hastings hands over the reins.

Nine PSNI officers sacked over 'sexual or domestic' misconduct https://ift.tt/4dpoeUG Police say a further 32 officers have been suspended on suspicion of sexual misconduct.

As 'Anti-Free Speech' Efforts Gain Ground in US, Europe Leads Way by Pushing Online Censorship https://ift.tt/4dpoeUG Laws against hate speech could be coming soon to America, a top European Union bureaucrat announced Tuesday. 

Church of England bishops refuse to back gay marriage https://ift.tt/4iyYeEt The bishops will recommend that "prayers for God's blessing" for gay couples be adopted, the BBC expects.

Brexit: Clash looms over plan to scrap EU-derived laws https://ift.tt/4iyYeEt Thousands of UK laws are due to expire automatically at the end of this year, prompting warnings from MPs.

Takeaway owner says free pizzas offer has been 'very stressful' https://ift.tt/4iyYeEt Marc Wilkinson thinks the month-long giveaway will cost him three times more than originally estimated.

BBC apologises after sex noises heard during FA Cup coverage https://ift.tt/4iyYeEt Gary Lineker says he found a phone "taped to the back of the set" after hearing pornographic noises.

7-Year-Old Clinging to Life Following Drive-by Shooting at UK Church, 5 Others Wounded https://ift.tt/6AhXFrw A drive-by shooting Saturday afternoon outside of a church in the United Kingdom has left a seven-year-old girl fighting for her life. 

The art school reject who became one of the world's top glass artists https://ift.tt/y4cSWGV Little did Alison Kinnaird know when she was rejected from art college it would be the best thing that ever happened to her.

Quadriplegic cerebral palsy: Mum sees son walk for first time https://ift.tt/y4cSWGV Thanks to new machine bought by his school, Jacob has stood up and moved his legs for the first time.

NHS must reform or die, warns Sir Keir Starmer https://ift.tt/y4cSWGV The Labour leader says the situation for patients is "dangerous" as he sets out reforms for the NHS.

CEO Secrets: boxing boss reveals his punishing routine https://ift.tt/k2Jxq01 Ben Amanna, founder and CEO of Boxraw, which sells kit and clothing for boxing, shares his business advice.

Over 80,000 Israelis protest against Supreme Court reform https://ift.tt/k2Jxq01 Demonstrators in Tel Aviv say government plans to overhaul the judiciary would be an attack on democracy.

What losing my wife to pancreatic cancer taught me about life and loss https://ift.tt/k2Jxq01 Four months ago, Geraint John lost his 43-year-old wife and the mother of his three children to cancer.

Prince Harry: Family would never forgive me if I told all https://ift.tt/9hEZvIg In a new interview with the Daily Telegraph, the prince says he wants an apology for his wife, Meghan.

NI Protocol: Starmer urges Sunak to use Good Friday Agreement to solve Brexit crisis https://ift.tt/9hEZvIg The Labour leader says it is time for the government to put Northern Ireland above a "Brexit purity cult".

UFO reports by US troops skyrocket to over 500 https://ift.tt/9hEZvIg The number of encounters has climbed from the 144 compiled by a top US spy agency in its 2021 report.

Natalie McNally: Man arrested on suspicion of murder of Lurgan woman https://ift.tt/9hEZvIg Ms McNally, 32, was 15 weeks pregnant when she was stabbed on 18 December at her home in Lurgan.

Covid: Nurses who died probably caught virus at work https://ift.tt/9hEZvIg Coroner Graeme Hughes concludes Gareth Roberts and Dominga David died of industrial disease.

This Pastor Was on Russia's Kill List but Miraculously Survived - The Ukrainian People Still Need Your Prayers https://ift.tt/9hEZvIg Father Andrew of St. Andrew’s Church in Bucha, Ukraine, owes his life to the fact that on February 27th, 2022, he wasn’t home. As a faith leader, he was one of the first people on the Russian invaders’ kill list.

Rishi Sunak and Nicola Sturgeon hold private talks in Scotland https://ift.tt/eZuU4Wm The two political leaders met during Mr Sunak's first visit to Scotland since becoming PM.

Iranian Protests Reach 4th Month, Regime Has Killed 500+ While Trying to Blame Foreign Powers https://ift.tt/eZuU4Wm As the uprising in Iran moves into its fourth month, thousands of citizens are at risk of violence and even death.   

Supermodel Tatjana Patitz dies at 56 https://ift.tt/IZhMeEx Tatjana Patitz, one of the 1990's most prominent supermodels, died in California.

'Dangerous Threat to Freedom': WHO Committee Wants Worldwide Vaccine Passports https://ift.tt/IZhMeEx A key committee of the World Health Organization is moving ahead with plans to demand vaccine passports for global travel.

Uranium in cargo sparked alert at Heathrow Airport https://ift.tt/NikQSZy Counter-terrorism officers are investigating the shipment, which originated from Pakistan.

Church of England announces £100m fund after slavery links https://ift.tt/NikQSZy It is "time to take action to address our shameful past," says the Archbishop of Canterbury.

Scotland's primary schools shut as teachers strike https://ift.tt/Z6cJTd1 The action by primary teachers will be followed by a walkout by secondary teachers on Wednesday.

Oxford United 0-3 Arsenal: Eddie Nketiah scores twice as Gunners progress https://ift.tt/Z6cJTd1 Eddie Nketiah scores twice as Arsenal beat League One Oxford United to set up an FA Cup fourth-round tie with Premier League rivals Manchester City.

Man City 4-0 Chelsea: Graham Potter under pressure after FA Cup exit https://ift.tt/Z6cJTd1 We assess where Manchester City's thrashing of Chelsea in the FA Cup leaves the Blues and under-pressure manager Graham Potter.

FA Cup: Aston Villa stunned by Stevenage as Premier League sides fall https://ift.tt/xukRpSN Stevenage produce one of the biggest FA Cup shocks of recent times, beating Aston Villa on a dramatic third round weekend.

Flight PS752: Families of victims met with harassment from Iran https://ift.tt/xukRpSN Canadian intelligence is probing "hostile state actors" who are intimidating Iranian dissidents.

The South Korean draq queen raising LGBT awareness https://ift.tt/xukRpSN Heezy Yang uses his drag act Hurricane Kimchi to raise awareness of South Korea's LGBT community.

Guide dog shortage: The blind people who train their own guide dogs https://ift.tt/xukRpSN With a shortage of available guide dogs, meet the people who train their own.

NHS A&E crisis: Staff making 'difficult decisions in unprecedented times' https://ift.tt/xukRpSN A day in a busy A&E finds staff under pressure and trying hard to adapt to a new way of working.

Kuenssberg: Sunak will be judged on tackling NHS crisis https://ift.tt/xukRpSN The PM says he wants to fix the health service, but there are no easy answers, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

Liverpool 2-2 Wolverhampton Wanderers: Sides forced to settle for replay after Anfield draw https://ift.tt/jG0u1Ys Liverpool and Wolves are forced to settle for an FA Cup third-round replay after a thrilling encounter finishes level at Anfield.

Trump sued for wrongful death on second anniversary of January 6 riot https://ift.tt/jG0u1Ys The lawsuit comes as Washington marks the second anniversary of the Capitol riot.

Haxey Hood in triumphant post-Covid return https://ift.tt/jG0u1Ys The ancient game sees rival villagers locked in battle to get a leather "Hood" to their pub.

Dramatic moments from a week of chaos in Congress https://ift.tt/jG0u1Ys The vote for House Speaker has offered a unique glimpse of behind-the-scenes action.

In photos: Severe cold wave grips north India https://ift.tt/jG0u1Ys The drop in temperature has caused disruptions to rail, air and road transport across Indian states.

Driver crashes and flips vehicle inside drive-through car wash https://ift.tt/jG0u1Ys The 77-year-old driver was trapped for 90 minutes before he was rescued.

Kevin McCarthy says he has votes to become US House Speaker https://ift.tt/jG0u1Ys Despite losing 13 votes, the Republican says he will prevail when lawmakers reconvene on Friday night.

Ros Atkins on… Funding and the NHS crisis https://ift.tt/710bI2s Ros Atkins looks at the issue of how the NHS has been funded.

Sierra Madre: The deadly battle to save a rainforest in the Philippines https://ift.tt/710bI2s Around 90% of the Sierra Madre, which protects the Philippines from the worst of climate change, is gone.

Renowned Psychologist Jordan Peterson Ordered to Submit to Woke Retraining or Lose License https://ift.tt/710bI2s Canadian clinical psychologist and media personality Dr. Jordan Peterson announced on Twitter Tuesday that the College of Psychologists of Ontario had demanded he submits to mandatory social media communication retraining with their experts or risk losing his license.

Labour won't spend its way out of Tory 'mess', says Sir Keir Starmer https://ift.tt/rSC5sAn Sir Keir will promise "national renewal" but no "spending our way out of a crisis", in a major speech.

German new year riots prompt calls for firework ban https://ift.tt/rSC5sAn The mayor of Berlin plans a youth violence summit after police and firefighters come under attack.

PDC World Championship: Michael Smith beats Michael van Gerwen in 2023 final https://ift.tt/hkVo8x6 Michael Smith wins the PDC World Championship for the first time, beating Michael van Gerwen 7-4 in a classic final.

Queen Elizabeth's Former Chaplain Sounds the Alarm on King Charles: 'Christianity Is Under Assault' https://ift.tt/hkVo8x6 The former chaplain to the late Queen Elizabeth II is speaking out about King Charles III's multifaith and multiculturalism, warning that those ideas could spell the end of the British monarchy. 

The Papers: Harry wants family 'back' and NHS on 'knife edge' https://ift.tt/zK9xSEd The Duke of Sussex's calls to reconcile with his father and brother leads Tuesday's front pages.

Times Square: Teenager charged over New York NYE machete attack https://ift.tt/zK9xSEd Trevor Bickford is accused of attacking three officers near Times Square during new year celebrations.

The Papers: NHS crisis '500 deaths a week' and PM's 'headache' https://ift.tt/lTRMHvi Warnings about the risk caused by NHS delays leads the front pages this Bank Holiday Monday.

Armchair shark detectives needed for Welsh project https://ift.tt/lTRMHvi Volunteers are needed to help identify sharks, skates and rays as part of a conservation project.