News 24: June 2023

Friday, June 30, 2023

Energy bills fall as new price cap comes into force

A household in England, Wales and Scotland using a typical amount of energy will now pay £426 less a year.

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Week in pictures: 24-30 June 2023

A selection of striking images from around the world, taken over the past seven days.

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David Bowie's 1983 shows in Milton Keynes remembered

The official photographer and fans remember when 150,000 fans descended on Milton Keynes.

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'People like me need to be in probation service'

Three reformed offenders give peers the inside story on the best way to steer people away from crime.

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How a horse's death may lead to reform for ancient Japanese festival

A 680-year-old Shinto festival accused of animal cruelty has promised reforms after a horse died.

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France riots: Nanterre rocked by killing and unrest

The town of Nanterre is shaken by nights of rioting after 17-year-old Nahel was shot by police.

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

The quest to grow the perfect strawberry

Gene editing is being introduced which could improve the flavour and growing time for British strawberries.

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Oklahoma governor calls on officials to resign over recording of racist and threatening remarks

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Quiz of the week: Who missed the Rocketman's final mission?

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days?

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How this man helped prevent a revenge murder

Millions of dollars are going into community violence prevention. Will it work?

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

The Papers: Thames Water on brink and Madonna in intensive care

Turmoil at the UK's biggest water company and the postponement of Madonna's world tour lead the papers.

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President Biden using sleep apnoea treatment device White House says

The president uses a CPAP machine, the White House said after reporters spotted marks on his face.

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Royal finances: Where does the King get his money?

The government has confirmed how much money the Royal Family received from taxpayers in 2022.

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Luton Hoo's Ryder Cup bid golf course approved

The hotel's owners, Arora Group, have bid to host the Ryder Cup in either 2031 or 2035.

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Indiana Jones: Harrison Ford says he wanted 'emotional ending'

The actor is playing the character for the final time in the fifth instalment of the franchise.

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China crackdown pushes LGBT groups into the shadows

It comes as the largest LGBT celebration in the country has been suspended since 2021.

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Sarah Henshaw: Man charged with murdering mother-of-two

Sarah Henshaw's body was discovered in a layby near Chesterfield after she was reported missing.

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Prince William visits Belfast in campaign to end homelessness

The Prince of Wales's visit to East Belfast Mission is part of a UK tour for his Homewards campaign.

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Monday, June 26, 2023

The Papers: Putin defiant and 'fury' over new Lawrence suspect

A speech by Vladimir Putin and new criticism of the Met over the Stephen Lawrence case lead the papers.

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Young V&A museum opening after 13m revamp

The museum features over 2,000 objects, the oldest dating from 2300BC, across three new galleries

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Sunday, June 25, 2023

Picking a fair Florida jury for Donald Trump could prove a herculean task

Biased jurors must be weeded out in a state where Mr Trump receives both strong support and disdain.

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UK's high rate of avoidable deaths linked to NHS woes

People in UK less likely to survive treatable conditions than in other rich nations, study suggests.

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999 calls: Technical glitch fixed for most forces

BT says a backup service is available and people should call 999 as usual.

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Titanic sub firm: A maverick rule-breaking founder and a tragic end

Stockton Rush wanted to be known as an innovator. It didn't seem to matter how he did it.

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Laura Nuttall's sister Gracie: 'It feels like losing a future and a sibling'

Gracie Nuttall's sister Laura was just 23 when she died from an aggressive form of brain cancer.

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Cheers! Can AI help drinkers buy a better bottle of wine?

Wine recommendation apps are now using AI to help better match people with a bottle they will like.

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Saturday, June 24, 2023

Greek conservatives eye Mitsotakis majority in fresh election

Greece holds its second election in a month and Prime Minister Mitsotakis is hoping for a convincing win.

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Zimbabwe's obsession with Animal Farm as novel gets Shona translation

George Orwell's satirical novel has such resonance it has been translated into the local Shona language.

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Bioluminescent plankton: 'It's the northern lights of the ocean'

The coastline is seeing a boom in the number of people hunting bioluminescent plankton at night.

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Can we stop being tricked into subscriptions?

The US and UK are trying to crack down on firms tricking customers into renewing their subscription.

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Friday, June 23, 2023

Four ways the end of Roe v Wade has changed America

After a Supreme Court ruling, many states banned abortion - but now more Americans want it kept legal.

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Arctic Monkeys at Glastonbury: A tale of two halves

The rock band battle through illness to play their headline slot, but the set divides the audience.

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Migrant deaths: 'I saw the boat sink under my feet'

A survivor of two boat sinkings tells his story in the deadliest year for migrants in the Americas.

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Week in pictures: 17-23 June 2023

A selection of striking images from around the world, taken over the past seven days.

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Early retirement: Should I stay or should I go?

After a police chief's retirement u-turn, the BBC asks others what early retirement is like.

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The Green Party politicians who oppose solar farms

Some Green councillors are against solar projects, which sits uneasily with the party's national policy.

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Killer whale boat attack videos might not be what they seem

Videos of killer whales seeming to attack boats at sea have gone viral - but what's behind the clips?

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

Masks fighters and witches: Student photographers on show

London College of Communication's MA documentary photography and photojournalism course graduates' work.

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Quiz of the week: How do Zuckerberg and Musk plan to face off?

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days?

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Titan investigation: How will they find out what happened?

Rescue teams say there was a catastrophic implosion but no clue as to why it happened.

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Stockton Rush: OceanGate CEO in his own words

Over the years, the explorer spoke of his love for the sea. He was one of five killed on board the Titan submersible.

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Facebook and Instagram to restrict news access in Canada

It comes after parliament passed a bill requiring tech giants to compensate publishers for news.

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Titanic sub search: US Navy detected implosion sounds after sub lost contact

The US Coast Guard are said to have used the information to narrow the search area.

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Titanic director James Cameron: 'I felt in my bones what happened' to sub

James Cameron, who has done 33 dives to the Titanic, tells the BBC he predicted the sub's loss days ago.

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Interest rates: How a rise affects you and your money

The Bank of England is expected to raise rates from a current level of 4.5% to control price rises.

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Miss England contest: Could the swimwear parade return?

The possibility of a swimwear parade returning to the beauty pageant has generated debate.

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Interest rates set to rise for 13th time in a row

Analysts expect the base rate to go up from 4.5% to 4.75%, to tackle rising prices.

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She helped kill Roe v Wade - what does she want now?

Kristin Hawkins has relentlessly pursued one goal - to make abortion unthinkable and unavailable.

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Ukraine dam: Satellite images reveal Kakhovka canals drying up

Following the destruction of the Kakhovka dam, BBC analysis reveals the changes in the surrounding area.

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Windrush 75: 'We have put the Great in Britain'

The Windrush generation shaped modern Britain, so what does its 75th anniversary mean to them?

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'My muscle condition won't stop me playing Glastonbury'

Teenager Eli Crossley is playing Glastonbury after a BBC video on his health condition went viral.

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

One in five chance of natural pregnancy after IVF baby

Natural pregnancy after having a baby by IVF is far from rare, researchers find.

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Migrant crisis: Tunisian fisherman finds dead bodies in his net

Many migrants leave from Tunisia by boat to reach Europe, but the consequences can be tragic.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Praying for miracle' and Tory split over mortgages

The hunt for the missing Titan submersible and calls for more support for homeowners lead the papers.

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If US companies 'go woke' do they really go broke?

Bud Light has been widely criticised for its response to a boycott from some conservative Americans.

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Lizzo Elton John Rick Astley... Who will give us 'Glastonbury moments' in 2023?

As the festival gates open, we look at the songs that could give us a "Glastonbury moment" this year.

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Mortgage crisis: 'We can't pay an extra 1400 a month'

Homeowners say they are scared for the future, with no end to the mortgage crisis in sight.

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Monday, June 19, 2023

Trumpington burial: Teenage Anglo-Saxon girl's face revealed

The face of a 16-year-old girl who died more than 1,300 years ago is revealed.

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Airbus experiments with more control for the autopilot

Airbus has been testing new automated technology that it says has the potential to improve flight safety.

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Uganda ADF school attack: I covered myself in blood to hide

A student tells the BBC he survived an attack by suspected Islamist rebels by pretending to be dead.

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Sunday, June 18, 2023

US Open 2023: Wyndham Clark holds off Rory McIlroy to claim first major title in Los Angeles

Wyndham Clark produces a nerveless display as he holds off Rory McIlroy to win the US Open at the Los Angeles Country Club.

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US Open 2023: Watch as American Wyndham Clark edges Rory McIlroy to win US Open

Watch the winning putt as American Wyndham Clark edges Rory McIlroy by one shot to win the US Open at the Los Angeles Country Club.

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Stop and search: Suella Braverman urges forces to 'ramp up' measure

The home secretary says it is needed to bring an end to the "dangerous culture" of people carrying weapons.

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In pictures: Robber flies win insect photo competition

The winning images from the Royal Entomological Society Insect Week photographic competition.

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South African taps run dry after power shortages

Electricity problems have led to water shortages and those with money are digging their own boreholes.

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Myanmar: Young Burmese confront dashed dreams in exile

Young Burmese who once hoped for a freer country have now fled their homes in fear.

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What's drawing so many Indians to Australia?

Indians are the second-largest migrant group in Australia, and their numbers are continuing to rise.

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Saturday, June 17, 2023

'The Cuban regime killed my father' - dissident's daughter

Cuban state agents were responsible for the death of dissident Oswaldo Payá, a new report concludes.

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US Open 2023: Rickie Fowler & Wyndham Clark lead with Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler firmly in contention

Rickie Fowler and Wyndham Clark take a one-shot lead into the final round of the US Open with Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler firmly in contention.

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The Ashes 2023: England rue missed Bairstow & Broad chances on day two

Watch as England miss three big opportunities to pick up Australian wickets as Jonny Bairstow, Stuart Broad and Joe Root all miss chances.

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The Papers: William to end homelessness and more Partygate revelations

Sunday's front pages include a Father's Day picture of the Prince of Wales and his children.

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Three key priorities in crucial US-China talks

The two rival superpowers are having their most important talks in years. Here are the points of tension.

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Video emerges of Tory staff partying during Covid

The footage was taken at a Christmas party in Conservative Party headquarters in December 2020.

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Friday, June 16, 2023

Leela Row Dayal: The first Indian woman to win a match at Wimbledon

Leela Row Dayal, an artist and athlete, led an extraordinary life - yet little is known about her.

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Dazzling ancient bronze sword found in Germany

German archaeologists find a Bronze Age sword so new-looking it "almost shines".

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US Open 2023: Rory McIlroy powers into contention as Matt Fitzpatrick hits hole-in-one

Rory McIlroy produces a sensational back nine to jump into contention at the 123rd US Open in Los Angeles.

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Court artists on their three very different Trumps

Sketching the former president under the greatest scrutiny possible. It's a tough job, so how do they do it?

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The Papers: Wintour's 'top honour' and 'UK mortgage rip-off'

Saturday's front pages feature the King's birthday honours list and mortgage rate rises.

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Thursday, June 15, 2023

The Aces: US pop band comes of age after a reckoning with Mormonism

Raised in conservative Utah, the Aces faced a challenge when three of its members came out.

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The workers already replaced by artificial intelligence

Some workers are already finding that they have been replaced by artificial intelligence systems.

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Bridgend restaurant staff told not to take bookings from Gypsies

The restaurant apologises "for any offence" and says it is "dealing with this matter immediately".

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The Papers: 'End of the road for Boris' after Partygate report

The long-awaited inquiry into whether the ex-PM misled Parliament dominates the front pages on Friday.

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

TikTok: Scottish camping pensioner is TikTok hit age 74

Pat McErlean takes viewers on tours of the countryside near his home in Dumfries and Galloway.

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Brixton Academy crush victims' families still seek justice

It is six months since Rebecca Ikumelo and Gaby Hutchinson died. What progress have police made?

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The Papers: 'United in love' and 'Mortgage rates on the rise'

Agonising images from Nottingham, the cost of living and Partygate lead the front pages on Thursday.

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Wildfire size of 140 football pitches on mountain

The fire which began on 9 June and reignited four days later is creating plumes of smoke.

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Microsoft-Activision: $69bn deal temporarily blocked in US

The deal to buy the Call of Duty publisher would be the largest in the history of the video games industry.

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Police to be given clearer powers on slow-walk protests

The Lords votes through the new regulations, despite an attempt to block them by opposition peers.

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Afghan migrants kidnapped and tortured on Iran-Turkey border

Gangs send videos of the abuse to hostages’ families demanding ransoms, a BBC investigation reveals.

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England's overlooked 2005 Ashes win: 'Everyone thought we were the Wags'

In 2005 a first series win over Australia in more than a generation propelled England's men to superstardom. England's women, having ended an even longer wait, were anonymous in their wake.

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Monday, June 12, 2023

Can Amsterdam make the circular economy work?

Amsterdam has ambitious plans to radically cut the amount of resources used by the city's economy.

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'As Palestinian youths, the political process has failed us'

Palestinian millennials feel their leaders have failed them, data shared with the BBC suggests.

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US Open: Matt Fitzpatrick and Cameron Smith on PGA Tour-PIF merger plans

The proposed merger of the PGA Tour and Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund is "confusing" to players says US Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick, while Cameron Smith thought it was "a joke".

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Sunday, June 11, 2023

Belgium's Africa Museum rethinks its relationship with Congo

The 125-year-old institution is teaching a new generation of Belgians a different history.

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Boris Johnson: MPs to conclude Partygate inquiry

Mr Johnson quit as an MP dramatically on Friday, branding the Privileges Committee a "kangaroo court".

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Dmitry Mishov, Russian airman who defected, gives BBC interview

Lieutenant Dmitry Mishov packed a rucksack and headed through the woods to seek asylum in Lithuania.

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No clear case for routinely granting Albanians asylum - MPs

But more needs to be done to support the Albanian victims of people smuggling, a report finds.

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Ofsted school inspections to change after Ruth Perry's family campaign

Head teacher Ruth Perry took her own life after her school was downgraded.

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The Papers: 'SNP fraud probe' and 'Brits missing in boat blaze'

Nicola Sturgeon's arrest amid an SNP finances probe and British divers missing in Egypt lead the papers.

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Why second-hand fashion is back in style

"Pre-loved" clothing is big business and it is not just about saving money and the planet.

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Saturday, June 10, 2023

What attacks have there been on dams in Ukraine?

The Russian and Ukrainian authorities blame each other for severe damage to the Kakhovka dam.

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Canada wildfire crews try to control the uncontrollable

Fires in Quebec that blanketed cities in hazardous smoke have tested seasoned firefighters.

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Friday, June 9, 2023

We stopped using aluminum foil for cooking and you should too. Here's what to use instead

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The beloved Dyson Supersonic hair dryer is at its lowest price ever

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Everything you need to know about Way Day 2023, Wayfair's biggest sale of the year

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The 10 best Amazon deals to shop this week

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Riley Keough: Director and actress 'struggled' to get War Pony funded

War Pony tells the story two Native American men trying to find their place in the modern world.

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BBC drama asks: When do you let a sick child die?

Writer Jack Thorne on the 'complexity' of his latest drama, Best Interests.

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

Sudan conflict: Children rescued from orphanage in Khartoum

Nearly 300 children, most of them below the age of two, have been evacuated from the capital.

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Aberdeen AI trial helps doctors spot breast cancers

BBC Click had exclusive access to a trial exploring the impact of using AI in breast screenings.

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Supreme Court backs Jack Daniel's in dog toy row

"This case is about dog toys and whiskey, two items seldom appearing in the same sentence," a judge wrote.

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Donald Trump indicted over classified documents case

The former president says he has been summoned to appear in court in Miami on Tuesday.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Horror at the playground' as British girl stabbed

Most of Friday's papers lead on a British child, 3, being among those stabbed in a park in France.

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Watch Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupting in fiery display

The volcano has erupted spewing massive flows of lava around the crater floor.

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Vision Pro: BBC editor tries out Apple's $3,499 headset

Zoe Kleinman shares her thoughts on Apple's Vision Pro mixed-reality device after its big launch.

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Climate change is harming my mental health

A former climate scientist is among a growing number of people overwhelmed by "eco-anxiety".

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BBC, BA and Boots issued with ultimatum by cyber gang Clop

They say personal details of 100,000 staff at the BBC, British Airways and Boots will be published if employers do not get in touch.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Harry's reality check' and 'new low' for Russia

Wednesday's front pages cover Prince Harry's appearance in court and the collapse of a major dam in Ukraine.

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Monday, June 5, 2023

Lord John Morris, ex-Welsh secretary and Blair attorney general dies

John Morris led the charge for a Welsh assembly in the 1970s that came to fruition 20 years later.

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Microsoft to pay $20m for child privacy violations

The tech giant used data collected from child Xbox users without telling parents, US regulators say.

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Jason Derulo: My 'most unsexy' business investment in a car wash

The Savage Love singer says when wants to invest he looks for firms in sectors he understands.

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Rafiganj crash: Haunting images of a deadly 2002 India train disaster

Saibal Das survived a harrowing crash in Bihar and captured the first pictures of the tragedy.

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Children's doctors call for ban on disposable vapes

But others warn that could stop some adults giving up cigarettes, which are much more harmful.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Absent Harry' and 'PM to overrule on boats Bill'

Many of Tuesday's front pages cover the latest in Prince Harry's phone hacking court battle.

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Sunday, June 4, 2023

Afghan women face 'pandemic of suicidal thoughts'

Afghanistan faces a worsening mental health crisis amid a clampdown on women's freedoms and rights.

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Kathleen Folbigg: Woman jailed over infant deaths pardoned

A recent inquiry heard fresh evidence that Kathleen Folbigg did not kill her four children.

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Money: £9bn in old UK banknotes and coins not cashed in

Paper £50 and £20 notes have been unusable since October, but can still be exchanged.

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The mother bringing autism out of the dark in Iraq

Shunned by society, Shaimaa Alhashimi built an online following by making videos about her home life.

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Climate change: How is my country doing on tackling it?

Find out how the world's major economies are doing on cutting their emissions and what lies ahead.

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Ashes 2023: England in best possible shape for Australia series

Drawing parallels with 2019, England are in far better shape to contest the Ashes against Australia, says chief cricket writer Stephan Shemilt.

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Saturday, June 3, 2023

Illegal migrants plan could cost £6bn over two years, say government projections

Internal Home Office figures include the costs of developing detention facilities, the BBC understands.

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Boris Johnson warned Covid inquiry legal funding could be withdrawn

Former PM is told his legal costs will not be covered if he tries to "undermine" government position.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'bridges'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.

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Conservationists tackle decline of Scottish coastal species

A £6.5m scheme to help prevent the extinction of priority species in Scotland has been launched.

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Hospital armed siege turned me from BBC reporter to negotiator

BBC Reporter was asked to help after a patient held a doctor at gunpoint in 48-hour hospital siege.

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'Mortgage costs right now are terrifying'

With rates rising and mortgages disappearing from the market, buyers reveal their struggles to get a deal.

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Friday, June 2, 2023

Utah primary schools ban Bible for 'vulgarity and violence'

The ban followed a parental complaint that the book has content unsuitable for children.

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Alice Mahon: Ex-MPs death must prompt asbestos action, says son

Alice Mahon believed she was exposed to the deadly substance as a nurse - and potentially when she was an MP in Parliament.

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Kyiv missile strikes: Tracking the rise of Russian attacks

Russia is mounting more frequent missile and drone raids on Ukraine recently, with a focus on Kyiv.

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Welsh billionaire Michael Moritz criticised over anti-drug posters

Welsh tech billionaire Michael Moritz is criticised over an anti-drug campaign in San Francisco.

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Week in pictures: 27 May - 2 June 2023

A selection of striking images from around the world, taken over the past seven days.

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YouTube stops deleting false 2020 election claims

The move, ahead of the 2024 elections, is a reversal of its policy put in place after the 2020 vote.

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F1: Finding Vettels of the future on the eSports circuit

The virtual track is helping the world's biggest racing teams spot rising talent and win new fans.

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