Friday, 31 March 2023

Pope expected to leave hospital on Saturday

The Vatican says doctors will decide on the 86-year-old pontiff's discharge from hospital.

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Aberfan teacher who rescued children dies aged 82

Howell Williams smashed the glass above the classroom door and helped children from his class escape.

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God of War: Ragnarok dominates Bafta Game Awards

God of War: Ragnarok takes the most prizes, but Vampire Survivors is the surprise best game winner.

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Isle of Wight cow 'faking sleep' attracts global sympathy

Doris the cow's reluctance to get up early to be milked is captured by an Isle of Wight farmhand.

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$3.5m plan to move Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar's hippos

Pablo Escobar imported hippos to Colombia in the 1980s, but they now pose a growing problem.

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Chris Kaba: Met Police shooting case referred to CPS

The Independent Office for Police Conduct has been investigating the shooting as a potential homicide.

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Wednesday, 29 March 2023

Local elections 2023: When are they and who can vote?

Voters in parts of England and in Northern Ireland will be able to elect new councillors in May.

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Dermalogica founder's five words of advice

Jane Wurwand, who co-founded the skincare brand Dermalogica, shares her advice for our CEO Secrets series.

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Baroness Casey urges Met Police chief to accept problems are institutional

Baroness Casey challenges police chief to fully accept her report, in a BBC debate.

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Tuesday, 28 March 2023

Bank of England on heightened alert for further banking turmoil

Bank of England says it remains vigilant after US bank collapses spark fears over financial stability.

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Music star Angélique Kidjo says the Grammys 'need diversity'

"We are working on it," says the star, who sits on the awards' board of trustees.

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Amateur Australian gold digger finds massive nugget

The specimen was found with a budget metal detector and weighed in at 4.6kg.

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Creed III actor Jonathan Majors charged with assault and harassment

A 30-year-old woman says she was injured in an altercation with the Creed III star on Saturday.

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Monday, 27 March 2023

Laughing gas: Experts warn nitrous oxide ban will not stop use

The government defends new plans to tackle anti-social behaviour by clamping down on nitrous oxide.

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Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's defiant leader

How an ex-commando became the most dominant figure in the country's recent history.

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Prince Harry arrives for newspaper phone-tapping High Court hearing

He is attending the High Court as legal proceedings begin in a phone-tapping and privacy case.

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New first minister will have no mandate - Sarwar

The leader of the Scottish Labour party has repeated his call for a snap Holyrood election.

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Christine and the Queens on enlisting Madonna for 'weird musical'

The singer has enlisted Madonna for his new album and debuted new material at the 6 Music Festival.

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UK asylum plans: Plans on future of migrant hotels to be announced

The government has previously signalled it wants to end the practice of housing people in hotels.

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Plymouth tree felling 'really good' for city, council official says

The felling of over 100 trees in Plymouth will lead to a "fabulous result", the official says.

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TikTok banned on all London City Hall devices amid security concerns

The firm behind the app offers to meet Sadiq Khan to address what it calls "misconceptions".

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Friday, 24 March 2023

Northern lights dazzle in parts of UK overnight

Normally rare in southern parts of the UK, the aurora made an appearance for the second time in a month.

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UK retail sales boosted by second-hand and discount stores

Retail sales rose strongly last month as cash-strapped shoppers looked for cheaper options.

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US bombs Syrian targets after deadly drone attack

The US says it hit Iran-linked militia after a drone attack killed a US contractor and injured others.

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Wadhurst is named as the best place to live in the UK

Judges said the East Sussex town had "pretty much everything needed for modern life in miniature".

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Thursday, 23 March 2023

Four-day junior doctor strike set for April

British Medical Association announces walkout in their fight to get 35% pay rise in England.

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How a TikTok ban would - or wouldn't - work in practice

The US government is threatening to ban TikTok - how would that work?

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Rahul Gandhi sentenced to jail for Modi 'thieves' remark

India's opposition leader was convicted of defamation for comments about PM Narendra Modi's surname.

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Wednesday, 22 March 2023

Emergency crews at Leith dockyard as ship tips over

Police said the research vessel Petrel became dislodged in a dry dock in Leith, Edinburgh.

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New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: What audio/sound-related OSS projects can I contribute to?

Ask HN: What audio/sound-related OSS projects can I contribute to?
4 by dedoem | 2 comments on Hacker News.
Hey! I wanted to research the possibilities of participating in open-source projects, preferably related to audio or sound processing. Do you have any projects to recommend? Preferably ones that are either technically interesting, solve a useful problem or have lively community and are in active development. I'm not specifying anything more (language, etc.), so that I can get as wide of a selection, as possible and so that this post is useful for others more.

What is the UK inflation rate and why is the cost of living rising?

The rate at which prices are rising has jumped again, driven by soaring food prices.

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Usain Bolt's surprise visit to Blackburn under-15s match

The Olympic champion dropped in at the under-15s game between Blackburn Rovers and Burnley.

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Somerset woman sells house after 102 years living there

Nancy 'Joan' Gifford moved into the three-bedroom house in 1921 when she was two.

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Man walking home from Birmingham mosque set on fire

West Midlands Police says the man has suffered serious facial injuries in the attack in Edgbaston.

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Cost of living: Animal shelter sees rise in cats given up

Volunteers are now being sought to help them socialise by cuddling and stroking them.

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Monday, 20 March 2023

Tory obesity strategy makes no sense, ex-adviser says after quitting

Henry Dimbleby says the reluctance of government to intervene will cause "huge problems" for the NHS.

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New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: Where can I find a primer on how computers boot?

Ask HN: Where can I find a primer on how computers boot?
25 by mog_dev | 16 comments on Hacker News.
As a developer, I recently encountered challenges with GRUB and discovered I lacked knowledge about my computer's boot process. I realized terms like EFI partition, MBR, GRUB, and Bootloader were unfamiliar to me and many of my colleagues. I'm seeking introductory and easy-to-understand resources to learn about these concepts. Any recommendations would be appreciated!

The Weeknd settles copyright case over Call Out My Name

The star had been sued over alleged similarities between his song and a 2017 track called Vibeking.

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Sunday, 19 March 2023

Gary Lineker will not present FA Cup coverage after losing his voice

He has just returned to BBC sports coverage after being taken off air in an impartiality row.

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Girl, 15, dies after being hit by bus in Birmingham

Officers appeal for witnesses to the Birmingham crash and say they are supporting the girl's family.

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New top story on Hacker News: Tell HN: Instagram's API has broken, support tickets ignored, status page green

Tell HN: Instagram's API has broken, support tickets ignored, status page green
5 by PeledYuval | 3 comments on Hacker News.
Meta offers an OAuth based API for Instagram. Many companies and tools are built on and rely on this API for their product & daily operations. Beginning Friday evening (US time), a critical endpoint in this API has broken. The endpoint creates long-lived access tokens, so it is in the critical path for almost any company using the API. I find it disappointing that a leading technological company does not acknowledge a bug that's been reported to them several times more than 24 hours ago, even if to say that's it's being investigated. The endpoint: https://ift.tt/lSxNgce Currently the API returns a Bad Request with a wrong error message (the endpoint should support "GET"): ``` { "message": "Unsupported request - method type: get", "type": "IGApiException", "code": 100, "fbtrace_id": "AuDYqK74IrT9Yt2Sx51UlP6" } ``` I have opened a bug report but received no response. Facebook's status page shows all green in the API section: https://metastatus.com/ There are several Meta Developers Community threads with no response

Harrison: 'I had no option but to take Stephen Bear to court'

The reality TV star's ex-partner was jailed for sharing explicit footage online without her consent.

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SNP leadership: Decisions need to be made by 'big team', says Forbes

SNP leadership candidate Kate Forbes says party members want to know the institution is democratic.

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Cambridge University college to examine its slavery legacy

Trinity College says a new role will consider ways the college may have gained from slavery.

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Abortion pills banned in Wyoming as Texas judge considers nationwide decision

The ban comes as a Texas judge considers revoking nationwide approval of a common abortion pill.

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Friday, 17 March 2023

Champions League quarter-final draw: Chelsea to play Real Madrid, Man City v Bayern Munich

Chelsea face holders Real Madrid in the quarter-finals of the Champions League, while Manchester City meet Bayern Munich.

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What the Budget means for you and your money

Childcare, energy bill support, pensions and more will affect your finances. This is the impact on you.

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Thursday, 16 March 2023

Pensions: How are the lifetime and annual allowances changing?

The lifetime limit on tax-free pensions savings will go, and some annual allowances will increase.

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Six tips for getting a job if you're over 50

Recruiters and charities give their advice for anyone wanting to get back into work.

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With Quentin Sommerville near the frontline in Bakhmut

The BBC joins Ukrainian soldiers just 500 metres from Russian forces as they battle for the city in the Donbas region.

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BBC local services disrupted by 24-hour strike over radio cuts

Regional TV news in England is not expected to be aired, with local radio and online also affected.

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Man charged in Euston church drive-by shooting

Police have arrested four men in relation to a shooting which left a girl, 7, with life-threatening injuries.

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Tuesday, 14 March 2023

Watch: The Silicon Valley Bank saga in 80 seconds

Has the collapse of two US banks sparked another financial crisis?

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SNP leadership: The battle raging for the party's soul

The leadership contest has opened up a heated debate about economics, independence and social issues.

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Budget 2023: What could be in it and when will it happen?

The government will reveal how much of our money it will take in taxes and what it will spend it on.

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Monday, 13 March 2023

'World's oldest' Humboldt penguin dies at Yorkshire zoo

Staff are "devastated" following the death of Rosie, who lived in Yorkshire for more than 30 years.

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Gary Lineker will abide by BBC guidelines until review completed - Tim Davie

Gary Lineker is to return to BBC screens this weekend after reaching a deal with the corporation.

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Raid grandma's hat box, Ascot racegoers urged

The racecourse's 2023 style guide encourages racegoers to embrace pre-loved and rental outfits.

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Sunday, 12 March 2023

Hemsby: Two at-risk cliff-top homes being demolished

Work is under way to remove two further properties, with one already demolished due to coastal erosion.

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Aramco: Saudi state-owned oil giant sees record income of $161bn

After a year when petrol prices soared, the Saudi firm announces a best-ever year.

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Hemsby: Cliff-top homes due to be demolished as collapse risk grows

There are fears homes could fall into the sea as high tides cut into sandy cliffs in Norfolk.

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WATCH: The scene from inside Israel's mass protests

Thousands of demonstrators massed on a main road, bringing the Israeli city to a standstill.

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'A19 Waving Man' given one last beep by truckers

Barry May has waved at trucks for 30 years, but in 2018 had to say goodbye to his passion.

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Thursday, 9 March 2023

NHS backlog progress at risk from junior doctors' strike in England

Health leaders say it is inevitable next week's 72-hour walkout in England will have an impact.

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Harry and Meghan's children get official royal titles

Archie and Lilibet are named as Prince and Princess of Sussex on the Royal Family's website.

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Mystic Meg: Astrologer dies aged 80

The TV star, whose real name was Margaret Lake, was a well-known TV figure in the 1990s.

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Gloucestershire: Mother bled to death after treatment delays

An inquest hears Rana Abdelkarim, a mother-of-two, died after a major bleed soon after giving birth.

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Swim England 'truly sorry' over abuse and bullying claims

Olympic medallist Cassie Patten is among those calling for a bullying culture in the sport to end.

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I finally saw inside my area's best-kept secret after 12 years

Sheila Noble was delighted to finally find out what lay behind the blue door at number three Morningside Park in Edinburgh.

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Tuesday, 7 March 2023

Struggling renters must move further out of London, says Foxtons boss

The boss of London's biggest estate agency says a lack of available properties is driving people further out.

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Japanese rocket self-destructs after launch

The failure of the second-stage engine sets back efforts to crack a market led by Elon Musk's Space X.

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Ukraine hunts Russian killers of unarmed smoking soldier

Footage appears to show the unarmed Ukrainian saying "Glory to Ukraine" before being shot.

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Monday, 6 March 2023

Wayne Couzens sentenced over indecent exposures

The former Met Police officer is already serving a whole-life term for the murder of Sarah Everard.

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Charles Bronson would not cope with release, panel told

Bronson, one of the UK's most violent offenders, has been in jail for much of the last 50 years.

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Sue Gray to tell government watchdog when job talks with Labour began

The ex-civil servant looks set to join Sir Keir Starmer's office in a move that has angered some Tories

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What is the UN High Seas Treaty and why is it needed?

The first international agreement to protect the world's oceans for 40 years has been reached.

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Saturday, 4 March 2023

Liverpool v Manchester United: Jurgen Klopp & Erik ten Hag call for end to 'tragedy chanting'

Liverpool and Manchester United managers Jurgen Klopp and Erik ten Hag call for an end to '"tragedy chanting" in a joint statement.

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Saul Murray: Rare designer coat helped snare killer, say police

Saul Murray was killed after being given the sedative GHB in a robbery that went wrong.

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Channel ferry blaze: Isle of Innisfree towed to Calais

A tug tows the Isle of Innisfree with 183 people on board to Calais after the engine room fire.

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Street fighting in Bakhmut but Russia not in control - deputy mayor

The city has seen months of intense fighting - despite its strategic value being questioned.

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Sue Gray: The Partygate investigator and civil servant

The senior civil servant has been offered a job as Keir Starmer's chief of staff.

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Drive to Survive: Netflix F1 show criticised for lack of women

Research finds women speak for just six minutes in the latest series of the popular F1 documentary.

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Pedestrian Auriol Grey jailed over Huntingdon cyclist death

Auriol Grey gestured and swore at a cyclist, who fell into the path of a car and died.

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LGBTQ rights: Japan PM under fire for same-sex marriage remarks

Fumio Kishida is facing criticism for his remarks, just weeks after apologising over a separate scandal.

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Prince Harry and Meghan: Where do they get their money?

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex no longer receive any funding from the Royal Family.

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Wednesday, 1 March 2023

Grimsby teenager sentenced over 100mph police chase ending in crash

Oliver Clark, 19, from Grimsby, admits dangerous driving and is given a suspended jail sentence.

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St David: Ten things to know about the patron saint of Wales

The patron saint of Wales was a teetotal vegetarian who was born in a storm.

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New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: Has HN Had an Upgrade?

Ask HN: Has HN Had an Upgrade?
9 by xupybd | 6 comments on Hacker News.
I've noticed a couple of stories with a huge number of comments and the site is running fine. In the past I've had to logout when the comment count gets too high. What has changed?

Cost of living crisis: 'I lived on tea and coffee for a week'

As the government's energy support ends, we talk to those who are struggling with costs.

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Ed Sheeran says wife developed tumour in pregnancy, as he announces new album

The health scare and the death of his friend Jamal Edwards sent Sheeran "spiralling" into depression.

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