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27424: Donald Trump meets North Korea detainees
May 10, 2018 06:30 - 8 seconds - 51.9 KBThe president will meet the three Americans at Andrews Air Force Base near Washington. Read more >> https://ift.tt/2IacPTo
27421: BT announces 13,000 job cuts
May 10, 2018 06:20 - 11 seconds - 67.8 KBBT to axe about 13,000 jobs, most of which will be back office and middle management roles, company says Read more >> https://ift.tt/2I3d1aW
27420: News Daily: US detainees come home and Barbara Windsor illness
May 10, 2018 05:35 - 9 seconds - 55.4 KBYour morning briefing for Thursday 10 May 2018. Read more >> https://ift.tt/2wCsUjx
27419: 50 great World Cup moments: Frank Lampard's ghost goal against Germany - 2010
May 10, 2018 05:35 - 18 seconds - 107 KBWith 35 days to go until the 2018 World Cup, BBC sport remembers Frank Lampard's disallowed goal for England against Germany in the 2010 World Cup. Read more >> https://ift.tt/2K57dKs
27418: Volcano erupts at end of man's garden
May 10, 2018 03:45 - 8 seconds - 50.9 KBThis Hawaii resident had a surprise when he returned home after fleeing the Kilauea eruption. Read more >> https://ift.tt/2KQYuwD
27417: Bank of England to decide on whether to raise rates
May 10, 2018 03:45 - 10 seconds - 59.1 KBA slowdown in economic growth seems set to delay any interest rate rise until at least August. Read more >> https://ift.tt/2wssEDA
27416: Five to be charged with animal cruelty offences over fox cubs
May 10, 2018 03:15 - 10 seconds - 60.4 KBActivists who installed hidden cameras say fox cubs were used to give hounds a taste for killing. Read more >> https://ift.tt/2IoRCIC
27415: US detainees thank Trump and God for release from North Korea
May 10, 2018 02:45 - 10 seconds - 63.7 KBThe three men, freed from jail in North Korea, are flying home to be greeted by President Trump. Read more >> https://ift.tt/2G1eBEw
27414: Malaysia's Mahathir Mohamad to become world's oldest elected leader
May 10, 2018 02:45 - 11 seconds - 65.8 KBMahathir Mohamad, age 92, will make a shock return to the leadership after winning the election. Read more >> https://ift.tt/2K88fW8
27413: Gun crime: How do weapons appear on England's streets?
May 10, 2018 02:05 - 8 seconds - 51.9 KBOffences are rising, having fallen for the past decade. Read more >> https://ift.tt/2IuMvXw
27412: The adopted children confused by love
May 10, 2018 02:05 - 8 seconds - 47.7 KBChildren who have suffered abuse can often become distressed at the thought of being loved Read more >> https://ift.tt/2G0AXpH
27411: Why is there stigma around male baldness?
May 10, 2018 02:05 - 10 seconds - 63 KBScientists say an existing drug could one day treat baldness, but why do men try to "cure" themselves of it? Read more >> https://ift.tt/2wsSfMp
27410: When Burnley was Britain's theatre capital
May 10, 2018 02:05 - 10 seconds - 59.5 KBLondon's famous Old Vic theatre is 200 years old - but its company wasn't always based in the capital. Read more >> https://ift.tt/2I7miuB
27409: Eurovision 2018: What these six UK entrants know now
May 10, 2018 02:05 - 9 seconds - 56.9 KBWith hindsight, would these six entrants still have entered Eurovision? Read more >> https://ift.tt/2rx4e6N
27407: Meet the only female broker on New York's stock exchange
May 10, 2018 02:05 - 9 seconds - 56.6 KBThere's only one full-time female broker on New York's iconic stock exchange floor. Read more >> https://ift.tt/2KQQ3l5
27408: 'I'm sad that I didn't have sex until I was 37'
May 10, 2018 02:05 - 12 seconds - 70.4 KBJoseph didn't have sex until quite late in life - but he says his involuntary celibacy didn't make him angry towards women. Read more >> https://ift.tt/2I6xhoc
27406: FGM: Dorset survivor says it shouldn’t be a taboo
May 10, 2018 02:05 - 9 seconds - 56.8 KBSalimata was subjected to FGM in Senegal when she was five years old. Read more >> https://ift.tt/2rzunRw
27405: Will Iran maintain its influence over Iraq?
May 10, 2018 02:05 - 9 seconds - 57.2 KBIraq is facing a pivotal election which could define how close its relationship with Iran is. Read more >> https://ift.tt/2I7mfyJ
27404: Watch the other Harry and Megan walk down the aisle
May 10, 2018 02:05 - 9 seconds - 54.8 KBYou're cordially invited to the wedding of Harry and Megan. OK, it's not the royal couple. Read more >> https://ift.tt/2IbUzsC
27403: What exactly is the Bank of England interest rate?
May 10, 2018 02:05 - 11 seconds - 67.5 KBWhat exactly is the Bank of England interest rate? Well, for one thing, it could make your mortgage more expensive. Read more >> https://ift.tt/2KLTNUS
27402: Brexit: Warning of rising food bills and disruption to supplies
May 10, 2018 01:55 - 11 seconds - 64.9 KBPeers say it is "inconceivable" there will no be impact on supplies even with a trade deal with EU. Read more >> https://ift.tt/2Kb8AaN
27401: Iranian forces 'fire rockets' at Israeli positions in Golan Heights
May 10, 2018 01:55 - 10 seconds - 63.8 KBIsrael's military says 20 rockets were fired at its positions in the occupied Golan Heights. Read more >> https://ift.tt/2wpathO
27400: Call for new Oxbridge colleges for disadvantaged students
May 10, 2018 01:35 - 9 seconds - 53.1 KBCall to expand Oxford and Cambridge universities to boost social mobility. Read more >> https://ift.tt/2wC0vtV
27399: Ed Sheeran, Rita Ora and Calvin Harris jump up Sunday Times Rich List
May 10, 2018 01:25 - 10 seconds - 64.1 KBEd Sheeran, Rita Ora and Calvin Harris all rise up the Sunday Times Rich List. Read more >> https://ift.tt/2I8UENL
27398: EastEnders star Barbara Windsor diagnosed with Alzheimer's
May 10, 2018 00:20 - 10 seconds - 63.8 KBThe actress's symptoms of memory loss and confusion have grown worse in recent weeks, her husband says. Read more >> https://ift.tt/2I8IhS1
27397: RBS bank agrees $4.9bn civil penalty to end US probe
May 10, 2018 00:10 - 11 seconds - 65.8 KBRoyal Bank of Scotland settles in principle with US Justice Department for actions during financial crisis. Read more >> https://ift.tt/2rDd827
27396: Digital revolution signals faster trains
May 09, 2018 23:55 - 9 seconds - 57.4 KBNetwork Rail says a five-year scheme to replace ageing signalling marks a turning point for the UK. Read more >> https://ift.tt/2KaKBIT
27395: Malaysia election: Opposition scores historic victory
May 09, 2018 23:55 - 12 seconds - 73.1 KBIn a dramatic comeback, former PM Mahathir Mohamad, 92, ends the ruling coalition's 60 years in power. Read more >> https://ift.tt/2I9rEp1
27394: Rooney Rule: ECB to implement BAME policy after South Asian study
May 09, 2018 23:15 - 13 seconds - 78.8 KBThe England and Wales Cricket Board is to implement a 'Rooney Rule' for all coaching roles in the national men's, women's and disabled teams. Read more >> https://ift.tt/2ws0I2z
27392: The Papers: Data 'U-turn' and 999 by video
May 09, 2018 22:55 - 12 seconds - 73 KBVideo 999 calls and a pause on the NHS sharing data with the Home Office make the front pages. Read more >> https://ift.tt/2I8Cbkp
27393: How this girl escaped from a carjacker
May 09, 2018 22:55 - 8 seconds - 51.9 KBThe thief ignored the girl's father banging on the window, so the 11-year-old took action herself. Read more >> https://ift.tt/2ryTsfo
27391: Hearts 2-1 Hibs: Neil Lennon to 'consider his future' at Easter Road
May 09, 2018 22:46 - 14 seconds - 86.3 KBHibernian head coach Neil Lennon says he will consider his future at the club after losing to Hearts and missing out on finishing second. Read more >> https://ift.tt/2G0K9dG
27390: Asda scraps £99 petrol station deposit charge after complaints
May 09, 2018 22:05 - 10 seconds - 62.1 KBThe supermarket says it wants "to do the right thing for customers" after backlash. Read more >> https://ift.tt/2I3YStZ
27389: Manchester City 3-1 Brighton & Hove Albion
May 09, 2018 22:05 - 14 seconds - 84.3 KBManchester City delivered another masterclass as they established a new top-flight points record with a comprehensive 3-1 victory over Brighton at .. Read more >> https://ift.tt/2ru8JOT
27388: Heart of Midlothian 2-1 Hibernian
May 09, 2018 21:55 - 10 seconds - 60.9 KBHearts beat Hibs to end their Edinburgh rivals' hopes of finishing second in a fiery affair at Tynecastle. Read more >> https://ift.tt/2KaAp35
27387: Paul Pogba: French midfielder will be at Man Utd next season, says Jose Mourinho
May 09, 2018 21:45 - 13 seconds - 79.6 KBManchester United boss Jose Mourinho says he has "a feeling" Paul Pogba will still be at Old Trafford next season. Read more >> https://ift.tt/2wuxmk0
27386: Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 Newcastle United
May 09, 2018 21:05 - 11 seconds - 67 KBTottenham secure a top-four finish and qualification for next season's Champions League with victory over Newcastle at Wembley. Read more >> https://ift.tt/2rqrtzE
27385: Chelsea 1-1 Huddersfield Town
May 09, 2018 21:05 - 11 seconds - 65.9 KBHuddersfield Town ensure Premier League survival with a draw at Chelsea - a result which damages the Blues' Champions League hopes. Read more >> https://ift.tt/2jH6jJi
27384: Crocodile attack bride: 'Every day I wake up happy'
May 09, 2018 20:25 - 10 seconds - 60.3 KBZanele got married to her partner Jamie days after losing her arm in a crocodile attack in Zimbabwe. Read more >> https://ift.tt/2I2iChU
27383: World Cup 2018: Russia gives hooliganism assurances
May 09, 2018 20:05 - 13 seconds - 77.3 KBAbout 10,000 England fans are due in Russia with authorities keen to avoid Euro 2016-style violence. Read more >> https://ift.tt/2G1GAUn
27382: Beating baldness: How men came to terms with hair loss
May 09, 2018 19:55 - 9 seconds - 57.5 KBMen who lost their hair early explain how they came to terms with their baldness in different ways. Read more >> https://ift.tt/2rxiFaY
27381: Outrage over death of young French mother after ambulance call mocked
May 09, 2018 19:40 - 10 seconds - 62.4 KBAn audio of the operator ignoring the woman's plea hours before her death sparks outrage in France. Read more >> https://ift.tt/2I6TO4h
27379: Baby dubbed 'little superhero' due to Batman-like birthmark
May 09, 2018 19:10 - 10 seconds - 62.7 KBFour-month-old Natalie Jackson was born with a distinctive black birthmark covering a third of her face. Read more >> https://ift.tt/2I3alu7
27378: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's waxworks visit BBC
May 09, 2018 19:00 - 9 seconds - 55.2 KBThis is what happened when the 'royals' turned up at London's New Broadcasting House. Read more >> https://ift.tt/2jI8dJs
27377: Sir Alex Ferguson: Former Manchester United boss 'no longer needs intensive care'
May 09, 2018 18:55 - 15 seconds - 93.2 KBSir Alex Ferguson no longer needs intensive care after undergoing emergency surgery on Saturday for a brain haemorrhage, Manchester United announce Read more >> https://ift.tt/2K8vz6e
27376: Cinema fizzy drinks contain 'concerning' bacteria levels
May 09, 2018 18:30 - 11 seconds - 65.5 KBA BBC Watchdog investigation tested hygiene standards at Odeon, Vue and Cineworld chains. Read more >> https://ift.tt/2G0zZcW
27375: David Goodall: 'I no longer want to continue life'
May 09, 2018 18:01 - 12 seconds - 70.7 KBThe Australian scientist, 104, sets out his reasons for travelling to Switzerland to voluntarily end his life. Read more >> https://ift.tt/2KMUlde
27374: Iran warns Trump: 'You've made a mistake' over nuclear deal
May 09, 2018 18:00 - 10 seconds - 61.8 KBLeader Ali Khamenei also tells his government not to trust European leaders on the nuclear deal. Read more >> https://ift.tt/2FYSWNe
27373: Angry Ed Miliband demands press inquiry
May 09, 2018 17:55 - 9 seconds - 54.9 KBEd Miliband says the government should implement part two of the Leveson inquiry into press standards. Read more >> https://ift.tt/2K42x7R
27372: Sophie Lionnet: French nanny murder trial 'stranger than fiction'
May 09, 2018 17:45 - 9 seconds - 57.5 KBThe prosecution has begun its closing statement in the Sophie Lionnet murder trial. Read more >> https://ift.tt/2FY0qzP