Monday, 30 April 2018

Barnier 'doesn't understand' unionist stance, says DUP

The EU's chief Brexit negotiator is visiting Ireland amid tensions over its border with the UK.

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A Gym Thing: The play with weighty issues

A Gym Thing is a play, set during an hour-long workout, which tackles the body-image disorder "bigorexia".

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Kabul bombings: Photographer Shah Marai among 21 dead

At least 21 people die in two blasts in the Afghan capital, including AFP photographer Shah Marai.

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Labour pledges cap on overdraft fees and interest payments

Shadow chancellor John McDonnell says he wants to end the "national scandal" of poor families in debt.

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Red diesel trial collapse shows 'systemic disclosure failings'

The collapse is indicative of a "systemic failure" in disclosing evidence, a judge says.

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Brazilian surfer Rodrigo Koxa breaks wave world record

Surf officials confirm the 80ft (24.4 metre) wave Rodrigo Koxa surfed was a world record.

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North Korea: Chinese foreign minister to visit Pyongyang after historic talks

The visit is part of a diplomatic flurry between Friday's historic summit and Trump-Kim talks.

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Arrest after car hits people outside Newport clubbing spot

Four are injured and an 18-year-old man is arrested after a car collided with a group of people.

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Glasgow Clydeside Expressway bus crash: One critically hurt

The crash, close to the Clyde Tunnel, has left several other people injured, police say.

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Avengers: Infinity War estimated to break global opening weekend record

The superhero sequel is estimated to have the highest ever global opening weekend take of $630m.

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Rudd explains why she resigned

Ms Rudd admits to the prime minister she "inadvertently misled the Home Affairs Select Committee".

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Papers on Rudd's resignation

Amber Rudd's resignation from the Home Office over the Windrush scandal dominates the front pages.

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From rising star to resigning as home secretary

Amber Rudd's resignation is a huge change in fortunes for one of the Conservatives' rising stars.

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Amber Rudd: Why has the home secretary resigned?

The home secretary has resigned, saying she "inadvertently misled" MPs over targets for removing illegal immigrants.

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News Daily: Amber Rudd resigns and Labour's pledge on loans

Your morning briefing for 30 April 2018.

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Why does the US still have 'debtors' prisons'?

Four in 10 Americans wouldn't have money to cover a $400 fine - so many serve time in jail instead.

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Nigeria’s deadly codeine cough syrup epidemic

With thousands in Nigeria addicted to codeine cough syrup, BBC Africa goes undercover to investigate.

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Caravans making a comeback

Cathy Chamberlain is bringing curvy caravans back in fashion.

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Rotten durian causes Melbourne university evacuation

The smell of gas reported in a students' library in Melbourne turned out to be a rotting durian.

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Iranians launch banknote protest to get round censorship

A group of Twitter users launch a campaign to spread messages of dissent on banknotes.

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Mullaghbawn: Wanted men 'kicked and beaten with iron bars'

SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty says the incident was "disgraceful".

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Halsey: Shampoo in hotels ignores black people

Halsey defends a tweet in which she called out hotels for not providing shampoo for 'people of colour'.

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Huggable heroes: 'Daddy cuddly toy helps my child cope'

Military wife Natasha Balfe says the "huggable hero" toy has helped her daughter sleep at night.

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Detroit Was Crumbling. Here’s How It’s Reviving.


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A Week Inside a Soccer Club When the Money Runs Out


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A Polyglot N.B.A. Swears by One Thing: That Call Was #@!&


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Capitals Hold On to Early Lead, Tying Series With the Penguins


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The Profound Normalcy of a Day at the Movies in Saudi Arabia


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After Chaos, Port Authority Sets Storm Rules for Planes to Kennedy


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Ronny Jackson, Failed V.A. Pick, Is Unlikely to Return as Trump’s Doctor


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James Harden’s 41 Points Lead Rockets Over Jazz


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How Your Brain Can Trick You Into Trusting People


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Quotation of the Day: Doctors Ask When a Heart Is Not Worth Fixing


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No Corrections: April 30, 2018


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‘Billions’ Season 3, Episode 6: Eat or Be Eaten


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Detroit Was Crumbling. Here’s How It’s Reviving.


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A Week Inside a Soccer Club When the Money Runs Out


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A Polyglot N.B.A. Swears by One Thing: That Call Was #@!&


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Capitals Hold On to Early Lead, Tying Series With the Penguins


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The Profound Normalcy of a Day at the Movies in Saudi Arabia


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After Chaos, Port Authority Sets Storm Rules for Planes to Kennedy


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Ronny Jackson, Failed V.A. Pick, Is Unlikely to Return as Trump’s Doctor


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James Harden’s 41 Points Lead Rockets Over Jazz


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How Your Brain Can Trick You Into Trusting People


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Quotation of the Day: Doctors Ask When a Heart Is Not Worth Fixing


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No Corrections: April 30, 2018


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‘Billions’ Season 3, Episode 6: Eat or Be Eaten


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BBC NEWS

President Trump has said the group of Central Americans is a threat to the safety of the US.

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At least 21 people die in two blasts in the Afghan capital, including AFP photographer Shah Marai.

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The tree, planted by Presidents Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron, has been taken into quarantine.

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President Macron speaks to his Iranian counterpart, who says an existing deal is non-negotiable.

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The French photographer is at the centre of a sexual misconduct scandal at the Swedish Academy.

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Muhammadu Buhari is the first African leader to be received by the Trump administration in the US.

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The superhero sequel is estimated to have the highest ever global opening weekend take of $630m.

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The US telecoms firms could win more customers through the deal, as long as regulators approve it.

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The march, against new homes for judges on a mountainside, is among the biggest since the 2014 coup.

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A group of Twitter users launch a campaign to spread messages of dissent on banknotes.

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With thousands in Nigeria addicted to codeine cough syrup, BBC Africa goes undercover to investigate.

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Pavlos Pavildis works to reunite dead migrants found in the Evros River with their families.

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Four in 10 Americans wouldn't have money to cover a $400 fine - so many serve time in jail instead.

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Surf officials confirm the 80ft (24.4 metre) wave Rodrigo Koxa surfed was a world record.

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The US president avoided the White House Correspondents' dinner, but was still the butt of the jokes.

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Ashley Butterfield has been around the world - but a visit to India brought home the challenges of being a lone black female tourist.

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The new rules which might help stop private information being shared without our knowledge.

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President Trump's press secretary was visibly upset during a comedian's personalised takedown at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.

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How social media is driving a curly hair comeback in Egypt.

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Sunday, 29 April 2018

GB team promoted back to elite level

Great Britain return to ice hockey's elite level for the first time since 1994 after victory over Hungary.

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The Papers: 'Farewell' Alfie Evans and Tory 'sex probe'

The death of toddler Alfie Evans leads the front pages as Sadiq Khan calls for Amber Rudd to resign.

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BMI and obesity: Where are you on the UK fat scale?

Use this calculator to find out how your BMI compares with the rest of the nation and get tips from health experts.

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From Russian orphan to Team USA

Tatyana McFadden's won 17 Paralympic medals, but life was far from easy.

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Women's suffrage: 10 reasons why men opposed votes for women

Women's hats and 'emotional temperament' were among the reasons given to oppose the 1918 vote.

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Will laundrette exhibition leave you in a spin?

Launderama is a photographic exhibition by David Drasdo, documenting laundrettes in Yorkshire.

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Play as a refugee in Syrian war video game

The BAFTA nominated video game trying to teach people about what it's like for refugees fleeing Syria.

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16-year-old creates art from used lottery scratch cards

James Thomas, 16, said his work depicts his native East Sussex and his new home in Yorkshire.

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Why you may have been eating insects your whole life

It is little publicised, but one of the most used red food colourings is made from crushed up bugs.

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The shame felt by people who struggle to read and write

Readers share their experiences of what it is like to be an adult with literacy problems.

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'Hiding at the back of the gym crying'

Craig Toley reveals how he dealt with a cancer diagnosis as men are urged to talk more about the illness.

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The Scottish island where George Orwell created 1984

The famous author took himself to a remote Scottish island to finish his final masterpiece.

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Reality Check: Does obesity cost more than police and fire service?

Is it true that the UK spends more on treating obesity than it does on police or the fire service?

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How can you tell who's won the local elections?

Local elections take place in England on 3 May. How can you tell what the results mean?

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With Attitude and Home-Court Edge, Celtics Eliminate Bucks


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Yankees Crush the Angels for Their 8th Straight Win


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Jason Vargas Makes a Rough Debut as the Padres Crush the Mets


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This Week’s Wedding Announcements


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Stephanie Rolin, Azi Paybarah


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