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Tensions grow as China ramps up mining for green tech

China has taken big stakes in mines across the world extracting minerals vital to the green economy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/otSUMdh

New ACL research to be carried out with WSL clubs

A new three-year project researching anterior cruciate ligament injury prevention is being launched in the Women's Super League. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vDtsx3Z

Parents call for 'hero' daughter, 19, stabbed to death in Nottingham to be awarded George Cross

The parents of a student who was stabbed to death in Nottingham while trying to save her friend have called for her to be awarded the George Cross so she can be "remembered forever". from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/ZPCgH17

England number eight Vunipola arrested in Majorca

England number eight Billy Vunipola is arrested in Spain following an alleged incident in a bar in the early hours of Sunday morning. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ILycJVF

Gogglebox star's mum reveals his last words to her before he fell to his death

The mother of Gogglebox star George Gilbey has revealed his last words to her were "I love you". from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/IohqaXz

Heathrow strikes to cause 'widespread disruption': Which airlines will be affected and when?

Strikes at Heathrow Airport are taking place over the next few weeks, with the first one already under way. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/Kf169nD

The cargo ship that became an iconic music venue

Bristol's iconic floating venue Thekla celebrates four decades of music, cabaret and more. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zbVSDJ0

Second man dies after taking 'unusually strong batch' of heroin - with two people still in hospital

A second man has died after taking an "unusually strong batch" of heroin in North Devon, police have said. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/TocNupm

Measles cases worldwide almost double in a year - as England faces measles 'emergency'

Measles cases nearly doubled globally between 2022 and 2023, researchers say.  from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/p978BMJ

Four arrests after death and 'bad heroin' alert

Police confirm the death of a man and eight people needing hospital treatment in north Devon. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9ywpTPW

Why is it suddenly cold and when will the weather get warmer?

When temperatures hit nearly 22C in parts of England earlier this month, people might have thought that spring had finally sprung. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/0zGZ79U

Bears make Williams first pick in NFL Draft

The Chicago Bears make Caleb Williams the first pick pf the 2024 NFL Draft as a record six quarterbacks go in the first 12 selections. from BBC News https://ift.tt/axJ5enS

Paris Olympics 2024: The make or break year for the Games?

What Parisians think about the event and the legacy it could leave from BBC News https://ift.tt/31eXARy

Girl charged over school stabbings remanded to youth detention

A 13-year-old girl accused of stabbing three people at a school in West Wales has been remanded to youth detention accommodation. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/MVsYnq6

Two men charged with spying for China granted bail

Two men have been granted conditional bail after being charged with spying for China. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/JsolkDY

Why is it so cold?

Why has the weather felt so wintry recently, and when can we expect a change to something warmer? from BBC News https://ift.tt/vQTl6jw

England tops chart for child alcohol use - report

The World Health Organization also finds higher rates of drinking and vaping among teenage girls. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kadvu9J

Wassell back as Scotland chase third place against Ireland

Scotland make three changes for their final Six Nations match away to Ireland as they chase a best finish since 2005. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tK8lSnF

Train strikes in May - full list of lines affected

Train drivers will stage a fresh wave of strikes and overtime bans in May, causing disruption to the rail network. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/EdPjbvM

Liverpool to open talks with Feyenoord over Slot

Liverpool are set to open talks with Feyenoord over Arne Slot becoming Jurgen Klopp's successor. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ho9dWgy

Zoe Ball 'bereft' at mum passing away after 'extremely tough' cancer diagnosis

Broadcaster Zoe Ball says her family are "bereft" following her mother's death from cancer. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/RCmeaQD

Dog rescued after getting trapped under house

A dog has been rescued after getting trapped under a kitchen at a home in Swansea. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/Nw9H1QY

Has number of insects squashed on cars really fallen? New survey results 'alarming'

A "bug splat" survey of animals squashed on cars has found the number of flying insects has fallen by nearly four-fifths in two decades. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/qEhOmyw

How does government borrowing work?

How does government borrowing work, and how and when is the money paid back? from BBC News https://ift.tt/emx4lf8

UN urges UK to reconsider Rwanda plan - as minister admits legal challenges are 'inevitable'

Legal challenges to Rishi Sunak's Rwanda bill are "inevitable", the illegal migration minister has admitted, as human rights organisations called on the government not to put the scheme into force. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/WqamE9Y

Gogglebox star died of traumatic injuries, inquest told

Gogglebox star George Gilbey had been working on a roof when he fell to his death through a plastic skylight, an inquest has been told. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/pJefFsy

Thames Water warns of even bigger surge in bills under new plans

The UK's biggest water company has put forward an investment offer that could increase customer bills even more than the 40% rise it already requested. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/rldCygs

Garcia floors Haney three times in points victory

American Ryan Garcia floored Devin Haney three times in a majority points win over his compatriot on a dramatic night in Brooklyn, New York. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1FUMnX2

Gold heist spotlights illegal US-Canada gun trade

The majority of handguns used in Canadian crimes come from the US, where gun laws are much more lax. from BBC News https://ift.tt/t2PxdKz

Wales to roll back 20mph speed limit on some roads after backlash

Some roads in Wales are set to go back to 30mph after nearly half a million people called for an end to the national 20mph speed limit. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/y8DsvlK

Everything you need to know about the 2024 London Marathon

Tributes will be paid to Kelvin Kiptum, a world record could be set and famous faces take to the start line - here's everything you need to know about this year's London Marathon. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xA6hCGo

Sunak pledges to remove benefits for people not taking jobs after 12 months

People who are fit to work but do not accept job offers will have their benefits taken away after 12 months, the prime minister has pledged. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/zu80v5C

Building society and Co-op Bank agree takeover terms

The two lenders agree terms on a takeover deal that could be worth up to £780m. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LHGNhcO

FA Cup replays to be scrapped next season

FA Cup replays will be scrapped from the first round onwards in the 2024-25 competition. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NBpLT2m

Woman who called 999 more than 2,000 times in three years is jailed

A woman who rang 999 more than 2,000 times in three years has been jailed.  from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/NYXPh8i

Wales and Lions hooker Owens retires aged 37

Wales' most capped hooker and oldest ever captain Ken Owens announces his retirement from rugby. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wSbmPik

Government 'operationalising' Rwanda flights amid reports RAF Voyagers could be used

The government is "working on operationalising" Rwanda flights, a minister has said - amid reports RAF planes could be used for the controversial deportation scheme. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/09ABLGi

Compensation paid over energy direct debit blunder

Some Scottish Power customers will receive an average of nearly £300 after being overcharged. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4vNbDRY

Muslim student loses High Court challenge against school's 'prayer ban'

A Muslim student has lost a legal challenge against a school previously dubbed Britain's strictest over its ban on "prayer rituals". from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/t0EKNgV

Judge removed from case over Garrick Club membership

A High Court judge has been removed from overseeing a case involving an alleged rape victim because he is a member of the male-only Garrick Club. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/vow9DWO

Sarah Snook's chicken and nine other Olivier moments

From Nicole Scherzinger's Sunday roast love to David Tennant's jacket causing a stir, these are the ten highlights. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kQrHgIZ

Post Office chief braced for publication of crunch 'bullying' report

The future of Nick Read, the embattled Post Office chief executive, will be determined this week with the publication of a report triggered by whistleblowing allegations about the conduct of the state-owned company's bosses. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/s8lCVrf

RAF shot down 'a number of drones' in Iran's attack on Israel, PM confirms

UK jets shot down "a number of drones" launched by Iran in its attack on Israel on Saturday night, Rishi Sunak has said. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/T96CXfQ

Charities plan legal action against Rwanda removals

The move comes as legislation to revive the removal scheme is expected to pass in the coming days. from BBC News https://ift.tt/W5vjlhk

Minister unable to say whether airline found for Rwanda scheme

A cabinet minister was unable to say whether an airline has been found to send asylum seekers to Rwanda - despite suggesting the scheme will be running "within weeks". from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/7FtvbPO

Grand National runners & riders: Pinstickers' guide

Runners, riders, trainers, form and odds - all the key details you need to know for Saturday's big race at Aintree. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DnOUdY1

'All or nothing' - why haven't Man Utd pushed on?

Before Sunday's Women's FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea, former England goalkeeper Karen Bardsley explores why Manchester United have not pushed on from their success last season. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eI6WF23

Government should counter misinformation on TikTok, MPs say

The government should use TikTok to help combat misinformation directed at young people, a group of MPs has said. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/CPj4c58

Instagram trying nudity blurring to stop 'sextortion'

The platform will use AI-powered systems to detect nude images and identify sextortion accounts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/I1QtUTZ

Johnson brands Sunak's smoking crackdown 'nuts'

Boris Johnson has hit out at Rishi Sunak's smoking policy, branding his plan to phase out the sale of tobacco products "nuts". from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/Woq3sBm

World Athletics to award prize money at Olympics

World Athletics will reward gold medallists at this year's Olympic Games in Paris with $50,000 (£39,400) in prize money. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IP8vTnh

PM defends handling of Wragg case - after MP embroiled in sexting scandal quits Tories

Rishi Sunak has defended himself after the MP embroiled in the Westminster honeytrap sexting scandal quit the Conservative Party voluntarily, rather than being kicked out. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/uVzn8xs

French guards at Buckingham Palace: Troops swap places in London and Paris

Troops swap places in Paris and London to mark 120 years since the Entente Cordiale was signed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PRK65dF

Why it's just got harder for Brits to move to Spain

Spain is to scrap a "golden visa" scheme that grants residency rights to foreigners who make large investments in real estate. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/6ZqARst

Reform defends vetting after candidates dropped

The party has now ditched or suspended at least 12 candidates over offensive comments on social media. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FuodUB9

Celtic help Scotland's national deaf team meet £40,000 target to compete in Euros

The charitable arm of Celtic Football Club has made a donation to help send the Scotland men's national deaf team to the European championships this summer. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/7MR5E3V

Danish hippy commune fights back against drug gangs

Locals start digging up a Copenhagen street as part of a bid to tackle drug-related crime. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pJLfcBO

Man arrested after human torso found at nature reserve

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a human torso wrapped in plastic was found at a nature reserve. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/zAZbFDQ

Pair arrested on suspicion of murder after remains found in park

Two people have been arrested on suspicion of murder following the discovery of human remains in a park in the borough of Croydon. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/WrjhAgP

County Championship day two - Northeast hits 200 - radio & text

Follow live text updates and BBC radio commentary from day two of the opening round of the 2024 County Championship. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ktJY5u4

Impossible not to call Palmer top player - Pochettino

Mauricio Pochettino believes Cole Palmer has proved that he is a "top player" after his hat-trick helped Chelsea secure a dramatic win against Manchester United. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6xRye3a

Mercedes had 'best session of the year' - Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton says Mercedes had their "best session of the year" in Friday's practice at the Japanese Grand Prix. from BBC News https://ift.tt/n3k0BKm

Train strikes begin today - full list of lines affected

Drivers at 16 rail companies have started a fresh wave of strikes, plus overtime bans, causing disruption to the rail network. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/0Snzo4l

Tree loss drops after political change in Brazil and Colombia

Brazil and Colombia curbed logging in 2023, but other countries wiped out many of the gains. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rHKCyS8

Warning NHS cannot meet 'avalanche' of demand for autism and ADHD services

The NHS is struggling to cope with an "extraordinary, unpredicted and unprecedented" rise in demand for autism assessments and ADHD treatments in England, a health thinktank has warned. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/WPZlLF9

Why are women not protected by new hate crime law?

Scotland has introduced a new hate crime law which seeks to protect various categories of people from prejudice. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PudEof9

Rebel Wilson claims she felt 'sexually harassed' by Sacha Baron Cohen

Rebel Wilson claims she felt as if Sacha Baron Cohen "sexually harassed" her on the set of the film Grimsby, and believes he "gets off on making people feel uncomfortable". from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/18niMhb

More young workers are pausing pension contributions - this is how much it's costing them

A lot of us don't want to think about it. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/ZSBwtv0

Roman Kemp left Capital to stop reliving tragic day

The presenter says he's been reliving the death of his friend and producer "over and over again". from BBC News https://ift.tt/B61xrl8

Interim cargo route to open near Baltimore bridge

The alternative channel is being set up for use by "essential" commercial vessels. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oi4vkhP

Scotland's XL bully dog exemption application process opens

The exemption application process for XL bully dog owners in Scotland has now opened. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/EpqZaK2

Who killed the last wolf in Wales?

Wild dogs were a nightly source of terror for people living in ancient Wales. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1wKAsMz

Suspect appears in court over 'sex attack' on woman, 70, near park

A suspect has appeared in court following an alleged sex attack near a park that left a 70-year-old woman "scared to leave her house". from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/z9VPvEq